1001 Rules for Collecting Antiques

Diagram of cross-section of a painting.

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This blog is for antiques lovers! My goal is provide a few (1001!) rules to assist you in your pursuit of antiques. My name is Spalding Nix & I am an appraiser in Atlanta, Georgia. As an Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers, I am available by appointment to appraise fine art, antiques or collectibles for clients who would like to establish values for insurance, estate & divorce settlements, possible purchase or re-sale.

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Diagram of chair legs!

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Diagram of a Chippendale armchair!

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Since we’ve already taken a look at Mr. Chippendale, I thought it would be fun for us to discuss the two other rock stars of 18th century English furniture design - GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE (1727? ...

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One of the first things I do when I am onsite for an appraisal of antiques is touch the furniture.  While the owner is showing me what needs to be appraised, I am already feeling the exterior ed...

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Although Ray may have been singing about the Peach State, I would like to discuss the madness of King Georgian furniture.  In antique speak, “Georgian” is a catchall term referring to Englis...

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Riddle me this, antiquist…What is the result of care (dusting, waxing, polishing) & the result of neglect (dirt, grease, grime)?  What is both man-made (scratches, nicks, dings) & natural (sun...

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Having looked specifically at Chinese Chippendale, let’s take a brief gander at the broader theme of “Chinoiserie”.  Modern Western interest in China began with the importation of Chines...

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While Chinoiserie had been popular throughout Europe since the middle to late 17th century, Thomas Chippendale’s use of Chinese motifs on his quintessentially English wares made for a new style...

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I wonder if Sarah Palin knows that American Chippendale differs from English Chippendale out of political-economic protest by the Thirteen Colonies to the taxation measures of Crown?  In the 176...

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Two animated chipmunks & erotic male dancing aside, Chippendale refers to an 18th century English style of furniture that is often most easily identified by its use of the ball & claw foot.  Unl...

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Often antique furniture may appear to be misshapen or damaged.  A round tabletop may look oval.  An armoire’s framed panels may appear to have cracked or split.  Often this is a result of th...

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Beginning in 1891, the McKinley Tariff Act required foreign-made imports be stamped or labeled in English words with their country of origin.  If the piece was not made for export, then it may n...

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