Do you happen to own some old collectibles, a piece of artwork, some antiques, or other items that you think are valuable? To know for sure if they are worth anything, what you should do is to have them appraised. There are many ways to get a free online appraisal […]
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Fascinating Nasa auction captures global attention
Fascinating Nasa auction, by Skinner Auctions, captures global attention and sets high standards for the sale of Nasa collectibles. Mearto has interviewed Skinner and examined the auction results to give you a quick analysis of this fascinating auction. Anticipation was high to the Nasa auction at Skinner and it surely […]
Record breaking Noma auction was a great success!
Wright’s extraordinary Noma auction captures global attention and sets high standards for the sale of contemporary works at auction. Mearto has interviewed Wright20 and examined the auction results to give you an analysis of this fascinating auction. The Noma auction met with an incredible amount of bidder interest from buyers […]
Sketch or Art? The Maquettes of Auguste Rodin
French Sculptor Auguste Rodin is generally considered the Father of Modern Sculpture. In September I was lucky enough to visit an exhibition of his work organised by Iain Brunt at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf which is an exciting concept building and provides an exceptional space to display sculpture exhibitions. […]
3 luxury categories that auction houses crave
Auction houses is now the marketplace for many of the finest luxury collectibles. For many years, the dominant categories were old master paintings, modern art and antiques. However, in recent years, vintage watches, rare jewelry and mid-century design have become increasingly popular among collectors and therefore a dominant force in […]
Noma to go – trendsetting Danish Michelin restaurant sells its furnishings through the American auction house, Wright.
In an exclusive Q&A with Richard Wright, owner of Wright auction house, Mearto has uncovered some facts about the upcoming Danish-American auction on November 2nd. Since opening in 2003, René Redzepi’s restaurant Noma has been the pride of Nordic cuisine. It has established not only what the best Scandinavian food […]
6 Factors that Determine the Value of Watches
6 Factors that Determine the Value of Watches Perhaps you’ve wondered what your watch is worth, and why? Many factors can determine the value of a watch, some common to all items you may want to appraise such as condition and rarity, and some unique to watches. The watch experts […]
Elements of art value – definition of value in art – 10 factors
When exploring a museum or gallery, have you ever secretly wondered why certain works of art are far more valuable than others? We have! Get an online antique appraisal It’s easy to say that it’s a matter of taste, however, there are a number of important factors to look for […]
The Value of modern Furniture – 7 factors
Do you ever wonder about the value of antique or designer furniture? Have you considered getting an online furniture appraisal of your antique furniture? We’re hearing that furniture may be a more lucrative investment than property, but just what exactly makes certain pieces so valuable? There are a number of […]
85 different things to collect – the ultimate list
Why do people collect things? What do people collect? And what kind of things should I collect? If you scroll down you will find a list of all 85 items that people are collecting. Feel free to add your comment of something interesting you collect that are not mentioned in […]