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How to sell to M.S. Rau Antiques | Are you looking for an appraisal ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 06/16/2011
.... Include a detailed description of the item. Provenance, condition and documentation are all very important. If your item comes with any kind of documentation, a photo of that document should be included. 3....... We will consider items that are of exceptional quality and condition, have a noted maker or possess an important provenance......(unless they have an important    provenance or maker such as Paul Revere or Paul Storr) • Late 19th- or 20th-century silverplate unless accompanied by a significant... Read More »

The History of Australia Billiard Table ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 03/26/2013
...an impressive royal provenance. Crafted of beautiful and highly valued Australian blackwood by master carver George Billyeald and accompanied by its matching scoreboard, this table was showcased in numerous international... Read More »
Lyndon Lasiter

Lyndon Lasiter ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 10/06/2010
.... His 35 years of experience in providing both of these assets to each and every one of his clients has proven invaluable in their search for the absolute finest pieces to add to their collections. M... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2012 » October

...’s provenance, and that we get to continue the work’s journey by finding the right client , makes what we do both incredibly challenging and immensely gratifying... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2011 » October

.... Additionally, the painting has an impressive provenance; it was part of important French art collector Baron E. de Beurnonville’s large collection around 1880... Read More »

Collecting 19th Century Art ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 03/14/2009
.... Once a painting has been selected-step back and look at condition, provenance and authenticity. Condition & Quality Whenever purchasing a piece of art, especially those created decades ago... Read More »

Glossary of Antiques Terms - Antiques Glossary ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Glossary]
.... His heavily molded and somewhat eccentric style has proven to be well-made and designed to endure the test of time... Read More »

Wealth TV Features M.S. Rau Coronation Chairs ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/18/2009
...| provenance | chair | coronation... Read More »

Wealth TV Features M.S. Rau Coronation Chairs ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/18/2009
...| provenance | chair | coronation... Read More »

Wealth TV Features M.S. Rau Coronation Chairs ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/18/2009
...| provenance | chair | coronation... Read More »

Wealth TV Features M.S. Rau Coronation Chairs ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/18/2009
...| provenance | chair | coronation... Read More »

Chrysanthemum Tea Set by Tiffany ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/24/2009
.... It's the story they have to tell, who made them, where they came from and who owned them. It's called provenance, and in many cases, it can mean the difference between a work that is ordinary and one that is simply extraordinary....... Of course quality, rarity, condition, maker and provenance are all important considerations when determining value and historical significance.........a provenance antique collectors dream of! This extraordinary tea service tells the story of three incredible men... Read More »

The History of the Duel and Duelling Pistols ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/23/2009
.... Early flintlock examples are seldom found in good condition, making those that are, very scarce. Ornamentation, importance of maker, condition, quality of materials, craftsmanship and, of course, provenance, are primary considerations when acquiring a set of duelling pistols... Read More »

A Brief History of Antique Belleek ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 03/16/2009
.... Bloomfield faced two critical challenges, money and talent. His claim that his clay was the finest in the world was proven in 1853 at the Dublin International Exhibition, when the Worcester Porcelain Co... Read More »

Upgrading Your Fine Art and Antiques Collection ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from Resource Library] 04/24/2009
.... Is the item in good condition? In most cases, chips, cracks and missing pieces will certainly detract from the value of an item, unless the item's provenance or rarity is outstanding. 3. Is it rare......? If the maker is not known, is the quality of the work exceptional? 5. Is there a known provenance? Knowing who owned a piece in the past, especially if that owner was well known, can add a great deal of value to a piece... Read More »