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Posted By: Cal Posted Date: Apr 23, 2010 (08:36 PM) |
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Message Terry, Some people put decades in study of specific areas of art (say, Song Dynasty ceramics) and still not think they know what they need to know. I know a Western antiques dealer who grew up very poor and in the 1960s was dazzled by gaudy Chinese and Japanese factory-made export wares for the same reasons that Westerners were amazed by them some 50-75 years before that. He was not happy to find that these items did not have much value to collectors of fine ceramics in more recent time. A novice could be lucky, but more likely for the untrained to believe a good story. Experienced dealers, curators and collectors have been fooled, or have not understood what they look at. It is learning experience. If you are near a branch of famous auction house, you can invite to see the collection if you want to sell. They would be as eager to find a treasure as you. Good luck Cal Post a Response |
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