If you are keen to invest in art, it is important to understand a few basic points before you actually start buying the artworks. Here are some points you need to keep in mind while investing in art market: Written by Sonal Pawar. A Dubai based art collector and art advisor specializing […]
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Best 13 books about antiques and collectibles (Updated 2018)
There are lots of resources on books on antiques available online if you want to find the value of antiques and collectibles. At mearto, we have an online appraisal service where you can get auction estimates from top auction houses – if your items are valuable. We have our own experts that […]
From Cassandre to Andy Warhol: When Are Vintage Posters Truly Valuable?
Posters have been popular among history collectors for years. These collectors search the internet and collectors fairs on and off for that particular poster that will complete their collection, but how do you know if a poster is valuable not only for you but other collectors as well. We asked […]
What is a Pomellato earring set worth?
We appraise jewelry for free every single day from collectors all over the world. If you are interested in selling your jewelry we can help you contacting multiple auction houses at once. It helps you save time and you will receive several estimates – if your item is valuable and […]
What is a Jaeger-LeCoultre worth
What is this watch worth? At Mearto we are currently helping a private seller in Dubai selling a beautiful Jaeger-LeCoultre (Duometre chronographe 600228s) at the right auction house. Pink gold, 2009, limited edition and in good condition. We have collected estimates from four leading auction houses. Here is the auction […]
Find of the Week – Angelo Lelii Chandelier
This week Italian modern design is shining over the auction world with highlights at Cambi Casa d’Aste in Genoa and Phillips in New York. And this is the reason we chose this ingenious and elegant modern chandelier by Angelo Lelii from Cambi Aste’s Design auction, which takes place on December […]
Investing in Jewelry: Sparkling Advice
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but could they also be her investment portfolio? Jewelry has been seen as a currency since time immemorial. It paid a king’s ransom in the medieval age and is still used as a dowry in some cultures. And if bought smart, it can generate […]
Jewelry Valuation
Starting 100,000 years ago with a shell necklace, jewelry has been the symbol of personal style and status. The word “jewelry” comes from Latin “jocale”, which means plaything. Appealing to a wide section of society, jewelry signifies the fashion and style of its era and individuality of its owner, with […]
Find of the Week – “Quand la lumière se fait” by Asger Jorn
Our find of this week is this dynamic painting “Quand la lumière se fait” (When the light happens/occurs) by Danish rebel Asger Jorn. It is one of the most striking works in the highly anticipated CoBrA auction at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers on Bredgade. Jorn was educated in Paris at Fernand Léger‘s […]
Expensive Watches: The Ultimate Guide
When it comes to making a good but unconventional investment, an exquisite luxury wristwatch can often be a great option, considering you get to wear your stylish investment. However, don’t count on that by simply purchasing a luxury watch you are automatically making a good investment, because not all watches […]