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 Miscellaneous
Articles on Antiques
Doom
and Gloom in the UK's Antiques Trade
For the last three years the UK's antiques trade has been
in a recession and some people are suggesting that the decline
is terminal. Why are things so bad and what can be done, if
anything, to improve them.
A
Man With a Mission
Art dealer, Richard Philp, has controversial views on displaying
art, antiques and antiquities alongside brand new objects.
Find out how he defends them and his reason for doing so.
To
Restore, or Not Restore? That is the Question
Alongside his views on displaying art, art dealer, Richard
Philp, also has strong opinions on restoring art and antiques.
See if you agree with them.
100
Years of Beatrix Potter
As it is 100 years since the first commercial publication
of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter collectables are
going to be even more popular than ever. Find out more.
Antiques
and Collectables Quiz
Take this quiz and test your knowledge of antiques and collectables.
Are you an expert or the weakest link?
Antiques and Collectibles
of the Future
You might wonder what kind of things you should buy as investments
because one day they will be collected as antiques. Check
out this article which gives advice on the subject.
Art
Collection Donated to the Met
The Pierre and Maria-Gaetana
Matisse Collection of Modern Art has been donated to Metropolitan
Museum of Art in New York. The collection includes more than 100
works by Henri Matisse and other leading 20th century artists.
The
Art of Prior's Court School
Learn more about Prior's Court, a specialist school for autistic
children, and its £2 million art collection displayed throughout
the school.
Buying
Antiques and Collectables Online
The internet is an excellent way of bringing buyers and sellers
together but, whether buying from dealers, an auction website
or private collectors, you should take some basic precautions.
Learn more....
Buying
Antiques in the UK
There are many places to buy antiques and collectables. Covering
auctions, antiques shops, antiques fairs (shows) and the Internet,
this short guide should help
you assess the benefits and pitfalls of the main ones.
Buying
Antiques for Investment
If
you hope to make a profit from your antiques purchases, take
a look at this guide. It may just help you avoid an expensive
mistake.
A
Dozen Ways to Spot Fake Furniture
This feature from gives you twelve tips to avoid wasting money
on fake antique furniture.
Free
Clipart
Use this antiques related
free clipart on your personal website or stationery.
Glossary
of Antiques Terms
Do you know what an arctophile is? How about an etui? Do you
know what happens when something is distressed? If your answer
is 'no', then take a look at this glossary.
Gothic
- Art for England 1400-1547
Read the preview of an important exhibition at the V&A
opening in October that brings together medieval Gothic art.
Miller's
Is It Genuine?
Edited by John Bly, veteran of the BBC's
Antiques Roadshow, this book helps you to avoid buying
a fake. Read the review.
Protect
Your Antiques Against Theft
There are various measures you can take to protect your valuable
antiques and also, in the event of a burglary, to make recovery
of stolen items more likely. Learn more about this important
subject.
Richard
Gardner: Antiques Dealer
Richard Gardner, a leading UK antiques dealer, started his
career in quite a different business. Read how he changed
direction to become a successful dealer by using normal business
practices and by being open to change and innovation.
Rare
Chinese Export Porcelain
Find out more about a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum,
New York, of rare Chinese export porcelain.
Test
Your Knowledge - Quiz
Take this quiz and find out how much you know about art and
antiques. If you get stuck, all the answers are somewhere
on this site.
Versace
at the V&A
Find out more about the exhibition, opening soon of the work
of leading fashion designer, the late Gianni Versace, at the
Victoria & Albert Museum.
Websites
for Antiques Dealers—Pros and Cons
If you are an antiques dealer and you don't have a website,
here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of getting
one.
Websites
for Antiques Dealers—Setting It Up
Once you have decided you want your own website, what do you
do? Here is some helpful advice for getting your business
online with an effective website.
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