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What to Bring to an Antique Market: A Collector’s Checklist
What to Bring to an Antique Market: A Collector’s Checklist Antique markets are a treasure trove for the curious and the collector alike. Whether you're searching for a 19th-century oil...

Émile Baes: A Belgian Master of Sensual Realism
Émile Baes: A Belgian Master of Sensual Realism Émile Baes (1879–1954) remains one of Belgium’s lesser-known yet captivating painters, celebrated for his luminous depictions of the female form. A contemporary...

Forgotten No More: Why Collectors Are Turning to Antique Paintings by Women
Why You Should Buy Antique Paintings by Female Artists The art world is experiencing a long-overdue reckoning with its history of overlooking women artists. For centuries, female painters were marginalized,...

Brocante Temploux: Belgium's Premier Flea Market
Brocante Temploux: Belgium's Premier Flea Market If you're a fan of antiques, vintage treasures, and unique finds, Brocante Temploux is an event you won't want to miss. Held annually...

Exploring Rijksmuseum Collection Online: The Rijksmuseum's Gateway to Creativity and Cultural Heritage
Exploring Rijksmuseum Collection Online: The Rijksmuseum's Gateway to Creativity and Cultural Heritage When museums embrace technology in bold and imaginative ways, the results can be nothing short of revolutionary. One...

Léonide Bourges: A Trailblazing French Painter of the 19th Century
Léonide Bourges: A Trailblazing French Painter of the 19th Century Léonide Pauline Élise Bourges (1838–1909) was a distinguished French artist renowned for her still lifes, genre scenes, and landscapes. Born...

What to Look for on the Back of an Oil Painting - How to Age it and Track it's History
By Chris Archer for AmsterdamCurated.com When it comes to uncovering the hidden stories of artworks, the back of a painting—known as the verso—can be just as fascinating as the front....

How to Spot Mass Produced Factory "Antique Oil Paintings" or "Vintage Oil Paintings"
How to Spot Antique Oil Paintings that are mass produced in China Antique and Vintage oil paintings can be quite the investments, but the oil painting market is also filled...