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Antique Sculpture Appraisal
We recently completed a high quality estate report for a local client which included a lovely antique sculpture appraisal. The highly detailed carving was executed in solid alabaster by the well known 19th Century Italian sculptor Antonio Frilli. Antonio Frilli alabaster sculpture Antonio Frilli (1830-1902, Italian) Mother and Child seated on a bench Original sculpture in solid alabaster Signed on reverse 17½" high Antique Sculpture Appraisal Antique Sculpture Appraisal - A

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3 days ago5 min read


Luxury Handbag Appraisal
We recently assisted a local client, who required insurance appraisals for several high end items, including a luxury handbag appraisal. Chanel double flap classic handbag Lady’s Chanel (France) 10” Medium Double Flap Classic Bag 11.12 GHW in quilted Black Caviar Leather, with Gold tone locking hardware and double shoulder strap, brown leather two section interior Approx. 5¾” (14.61 cm) high, 2½” (6.35 cm) deep, 10” (25.4 cm) long Originally purchased October 2023. Complete w

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Dec 35 min read


Art Appraisal
A local client recently required a written art appraisal report for insurance purposes for some quality contemporary artworks in his personal collection. We were pleased to assist in the project. Among them was this striking large original work by KRE8. KRE8 original acrylics painting on canvas KRE8 aka Kevin Vigil (b.1980, German-American) “Mean Green” Original acrylics painting on canvas Hand-signed lower left Executed 2023 Provenance: Park West Galleries 51cm x 51cm (20

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Nov 265 min read


Antique Appraisal
As part of a contents antique appraisal report we recently completed for one of our estate clients, we had the pleasure to inspect and appraise a rare and highly collectable patch box. Patch boxes were popular accessories for both men and women in the eighteenth century. They were used to hold artificial beauty marks, or patches , which were applied to the face, sometimes over blemishes or smallpox scars. These patches were commonly made out of black paper, velvet, or silk t

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Nov 196 min read


Artwork Appraisal
As part of a quality contents appraisal we conducted recently for one of our estate clients, we had the pleasure to work on an artwork appraisal involving a well known and highly renowned British marine painter of the early to mid 19th Century. William Clarkson Stanfield William Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867, British) “Off the Kentish Coast” Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1846 lower left Prov. The Carroll Galleries (Toronto - London - New York) 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20” x 30”) Ar

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Nov 125 min read


Watch Appraisal
We recently had the pleasure to examine and appraise this superb Cartier Diamond Tank Francaise wristwatch for a local client requiring...

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Oct 294 min read


Artwork Appraisal
We recently completed an artwork appraisal for the collection of a local client, which included an original and valuable lithograph by...

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Oct 223 min read


Art Appraisal
We recently prepared an art appraisal for a GTA client for their collection, consisting of paintings, and limited editions by well known...

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Oct 155 min read


Sterling Silver Appraisal
English Sterling Tea Set 4 piece English sterling silver tea/coffee service, date marked Birmingham 1956-1957, and with maker’s hallmark...

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Oct 83 min read


Sterling Silver Appraisal
We recently prepared a detailed estate contents report for a local client, which included a monumental sterling silver appraisal object. ...

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Oct 14 min read


Antique Clock Appraisal
Antique English bracket clock by John Coleman Antique George III bracket clock by John Coleman (London) in ebonized mahogany case, the...

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Sep 242 min read


Antique English Porcelain Appraisal
Rockingham Pottery (England) platters A recent insurance report for one of our clients included an Antique English Porcelain Appraisal...

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Sep 174 min read


French Art Glass Appraisal
As part of a home contents report we recently completed for a North York estate client, we had the pleasure to have included a French Art...

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Sep 105 min read


Lalique Appraisal
As part of a home contents report we recently completed for a North York estate client, we had the pleasure to have included a Lalique...

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Sep 34 min read


Gallé Vase Appraisal
We recently completed a Gallé vase appraisal for one of our private clients, who inherited it many years ago and was seeking an...

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Aug 275 min read


Sculpture Appraisal
Michael Wilkinson Limited Edition "Crystal Fire" - Limited edition acrylic sculpture by Michael Wilkinson, 17½" height We recently...

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Aug 203 min read


Inuit Art Collection Appraisal
We had the pleasure recently to work with a local client who has a large fine art collection, requiring updated valuations for their...

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Aug 126 min read


Antique Clock Appraisal
We were pleased to complete an antique clock appraisal for a recent estate client. Dating from the late 18th Century, this fine example...

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Aug 51 min read


Tiffany Lamp Appraisal
As part of an art and antiques collection we recently assisted with for one of our clients, we had the opportunity and pleasure to...

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Jul 295 min read


Art Appraisal
We recently had the pleasure to work with a local Toronto client in the preparation of an art appraisal report for insurance purposes. ...

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Jul 224 min read
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