Alamitos Antiques Seal Beach

Unfortunately, the value of antique toys and dolls drops considerably once the package has been opened. That said, if you still have the original packaging even if it’s opened you may be able to command a better price.

When you buy art or an antique you are bringing a piece of history to your home. Unlike an equity fund, for example, there is an interesting tale to tell about the artwork itself or the artist or the area of the country or world where it was created.

It’s important to remember that being named executor of someone’s estate doesn’t mean you have to do everything on your own. If the estate includes a number of antique and collectible items, working with an antiques dealer can help you settle the estate more quickly than you would on your own.

One popular type of French furniture is known as "Country French," which is popular for its simplicity. This type of furniture was manufactured in small towns and villages instead of major cities.

Most works of art, both oil on canvas and acrylic paint on canvas, are stretched tightly around wooden bars at the rear, and these bars can tell you a lot about the art. Darker wooden bars mean that the art is from the 1800s, whereas lighter ones indicate the 1900s or later.