This isn’t your run of the mill antique roadshow, the private collection of the Princes of Liechtenstein is going up on the auction block at Christie’s Amsterdam in April.
Liechtenstein, a small German-speaking country in Western Europe, is known for it’s winter sports. The Princes of Liechtenstein, however, are known for having one of the greatest private collections of art and antiques in the world. 450 lots will be sold, including paintings, antique furniture, clocks, tapestry and other artwork. The value of antiques like these is staggering.
If you are an antique dealer, or just looking for that special piece for your collection, you should definitely check out this historic auction.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
“What’s It Worth To You” Announces Valuation API Used on iTaggit.com
Recently, iTaggit.com gave users a sneak peek of a new feature that helped users appraise antiques and other collectibles. Today WIW2U.com officially announced the API.
The company issued a press release, which you can see here, explaining how the program works. iTaggit users can easily have all of the necessary data about their item passed to WIW2U.com, providing the appraisers with the information that they need to do their jobs.
If you want to try this exciting new service, go to iTaggit.com, and upload your item. Once you’ve entered what you know about your item, it is easy to have all the information sent to the antique appraisers. Click on the item you are curious about in your collection, push the “Item Action” button and then select “Appraise this item.” There are several choices you can make regarding the amount of information you need on the item. Before you know it your prized possession will no longer be a mystery!
iTaggit.com is proud to bring users such a easy useful tool. If you are wondering how much that family heirloom or antique store find is really worth, leave it to the experts. It is easier now than it has ever been.
The company issued a press release, which you can see here, explaining how the program works. iTaggit users can easily have all of the necessary data about their item passed to WIW2U.com, providing the appraisers with the information that they need to do their jobs.
If you want to try this exciting new service, go to iTaggit.com, and upload your item. Once you’ve entered what you know about your item, it is easy to have all the information sent to the antique appraisers. Click on the item you are curious about in your collection, push the “Item Action” button and then select “Appraise this item.” There are several choices you can make regarding the amount of information you need on the item. Before you know it your prized possession will no longer be a mystery!
iTaggit.com is proud to bring users such a easy useful tool. If you are wondering how much that family heirloom or antique store find is really worth, leave it to the experts. It is easier now than it has ever been.
Art Prices Rising or Falling?
It wasn’t very long ago when a million dollar painting was hard to find. These days, you don’t have to be one of the Masters to sell art for over a million dollars. According to this article by Ernest Beck, contemporary artists’ paintings are going for millions of dollars.
Just like every boom, The Art boom can’t go on forever. With the economy on a downward turn, art prices are likely to come down. Art Collectors shouldn’t worry, a dip in prices will only get you that much closer to owning that masterpiece that you’ve had your eye on.
Smart investors will keep up with artwork appraisals to see where the market is going. Prices have been known to rise and fall, but the best thing about art is no matter what the price the beauty remains the same.
Just like every boom, The Art boom can’t go on forever. With the economy on a downward turn, art prices are likely to come down. Art Collectors shouldn’t worry, a dip in prices will only get you that much closer to owning that masterpiece that you’ve had your eye on.
Smart investors will keep up with artwork appraisals to see where the market is going. Prices have been known to rise and fall, but the best thing about art is no matter what the price the beauty remains the same.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Are Your Antiques Covered?
Many antique collectors might think that home owners insurance is all they need to protect their investment, but that isn’t always the case. If you don’t appraise antiques then their value can only be estimated. iTaggit.com’s appraisal applications can help you value antiques accurately. Once you know the value of your item, you’ll want to make sure that your home owners insurance policy covers it.
Many collectors are taking it one step further and getting specific collectible insurance. Insurance for your prized antiques can easily be found on iTaggit.com. With the push of a button you can get started protecting your cherished items.
Everybody knows we’re better off safe than sorry so look into appraisal and insurance for your collectibles and antiques today at iTaggit.com.
Many collectors are taking it one step further and getting specific collectible insurance. Insurance for your prized antiques can easily be found on iTaggit.com. With the push of a button you can get started protecting your cherished items.
Everybody knows we’re better off safe than sorry so look into appraisal and insurance for your collectibles and antiques today at iTaggit.com.
Antique Auctions Houses Turning to the Web
More and more antique auction houses are using tools provided by the internet to appraise antiques. Rarely is an auction held, when the items are not also listed on eBay or another live auction site. Buyers no longer have to attend an auction or call in to find the item their collection needs.
If you don’t know the worth of your collection dthe antique appraisers do and look to the internet for help. iTaggit.com has several ways to help collectors find the value and history of an item. The “What’s it Worth to You” application can find as much or as little information as you need about whatever it is you collect. The “What’s my Item Worth” gallery is a feature that allows Expert Eric to help you research your item and find an accurate value for free.
Once you know the value of your item, iTaggit.com can help you sell or trade it as well. Listing an item is as easy as pushing the “Sell your item on eBay” button. Creating your own sell or trade collection makes all of your unique collectibles available for people who are looking to buy. iTaggit.com is really a one stop site for antique collector.
If you don’t know the worth of your collection dthe antique appraisers do and look to the internet for help. iTaggit.com has several ways to help collectors find the value and history of an item. The “What’s it Worth to You” application can find as much or as little information as you need about whatever it is you collect. The “What’s my Item Worth” gallery is a feature that allows Expert Eric to help you research your item and find an accurate value for free.
Once you know the value of your item, iTaggit.com can help you sell or trade it as well. Listing an item is as easy as pushing the “Sell your item on eBay” button. Creating your own sell or trade collection makes all of your unique collectibles available for people who are looking to buy. iTaggit.com is really a one stop site for antique collector.
Autograph Prices Wow Antique Appraisers at Auction
President Abraham Lincoln, our Nation’s sixteenth president, and his widow, Mary’s habit of writing letters has benefited antique collectors today. Letters written and signed by the pair sold for nearly $30,000 at an auction in Manhattan.
In the same auction, a Norman Rockwell autograph sold for over $5000 when it had only been appraised for $650. Just goes to show you that gems like these can show up in any collection. If you find yourself asking “How do I value antiques?” don’t worry. iTaggit.com has many reliable services that can help you find an accurate value.
In the same auction, a Norman Rockwell autograph sold for over $5000 when it had only been appraised for $650. Just goes to show you that gems like these can show up in any collection. If you find yourself asking “How do I value antiques?” don’t worry. iTaggit.com has many reliable services that can help you find an accurate value.
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