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5 Steps To A Successful Fine Art and Antiques Appraisal

Because the world of antiques and fine art is a volatile one in which fair market values can change with the seasons and with taste, an appraisal on your fine arts and antiques, collectibles and co...

Americana Collector Lewis W. Scranton

When it comes to collecting fine art and antiques, some people just can’t get enough. One of these is Lewis W. Scranton. a Connecticut yankee whose passion is fine Americana. Today The Appraisal ...

Celebrating African-American Artists: Clementine Hunter

The Appraisal Group celebrates the work of Louisiana’s own Clementine Hunter (1886-1998). From the Cane River region of the state, Ms. Hunter is among the first African-American artists to have a s...

Prairie Style – An American Original

This week The Appraisal Group is featuring the look book of 20th-century Americana. Today, we visit Prairie style. Solidly American, Prairie Style was an outgrowth of the American Arts and Crafts M...

An Historic Desk from Before Desks Were Desks

Hard to believe, but there was a time period in American history that desks were not thought of the way view them today. The Appraisal Group thinks it is important to note outstanding antiques and...

What is the American Studio Crafts Movement?

Often when we talk about the impact and continued popularity of mid-century furniture, the words Studio Crafts sneak into the conversation. Many items from the American Studio Crafts movement come ...