Antiques and works of art

How to analyse a painting?

In this article, we want to help all our readers to understand how to analyse a painting, in the best way and in a simple and fast way!We will try to do all this so that we can appreciate and…

While many people prefer modern jewellery for its fashionable aesthetics that immediately enhance an outfit, others particularly appreciate the authenticity of antique accessories. In this article, you will find the 4 main advantages of antique jewellery. Advantage n°1: The historical…

How to tell the difference between vintage and retro

Are there any substantial differences between the terms ‘vintage’ and ‘retro’? By the term retro (short for retrospective) we mean a cultural style that draws on past fashions and pays homage to the use of anything defined as vintage, whereas…

Why choose vintage furniture?

Typical 70’s furniture allows the use of specific types of furniture, decorations and elements of great style for the home. But what is this type of style and how can you save money without losing quality and beauty? Here is…

Focus on Limoges porcelain

The Limoges porcelain sought after by collectors today was produced by a number of factories in the Limoges region of France from the late 1700s until about 1930. However, production did not cease in 1930. This arbitrary cut-off date simply…

How to determine the age of antique furniture?

If you are trying to determine the age of an antique American piece of furniture, it will take some investigative work. Look carefully at the various components that make up the furniture. Examine the level of work that went into…

How to identify and search for your antiques?

There are many questions about antiques. What exactly do you have? Do you have something of value? Is your piece a reproduction? With a little effort, you can learn to identify your antiques and research their values. This knowledge will…

4 factors that devalue antique porcelain

The older a piece of porcelain is, the more likely it is to suffer damage. If extremely rare, defects can be more easily overlooked in antique porcelain although the value is not nearly as high as if the piece were…