top of page
Toronto GTA certified appraiser of artwork antiques furniture and decor and collections
Blog: Blog2
Art Antiques Collectables Toronto Appraisals Blog
Search


On Guard
At last week's site meeting with one of our clients, we were greeted at the front door by this impressive pair. Purchased some 50 years...

elliotmelamed
Jul 5, 20221 min read


Verified and Saved
One of our clients from last week recently inherited a houseful of antiques and collector contents from her mom's estate. With an...

elliotmelamed
Jun 20, 20221 min read


Under the Stars…
Last night’s Sheba Under the Stars gala event was an amazing evening of inspiration, wonderful entertainment and fine dining, among old...

elliotmelamed
Jun 2, 20221 min read


Caveat Emptor…
The staggeringly high values of luxury brand products and works by famous artists and studios have seen a steady increased sophistication...

elliotmelamed
May 29, 20221 min read


Poetry in Motion...
One of our clients last week had us inspect and appraise his Yaacov Agam artwork. Known as an 'Agamograph', these highly original...

elliotmelamed
May 25, 20221 min read


Prestigious both then and now...
We were pleased to inspect and appraise this lovely 19th Century pickle castor for one of our estate clients. These were the height of...

elliotmelamed
May 18, 20221 min read


Verify, Validate, and Valuate!
Establishing a professional certified value for your item or collection is vital for so many reasons. Documentation before a loss makes...

elliotmelamed
May 12, 20221 min read


Rare Stamps
This week, one of our clients asked us to inspect and appraise an inherited collection of early Canada stamps. The collection contained...

elliotmelamed
Apr 21, 20221 min read


"Scheduling" high value items in your home insurance policy
High value and unique items are required to be "scheduled" in your home insurance policy. Most policies have limitations for special...

elliotmelamed
Apr 6, 20221 min read


Estate Jewellery Auction Now Live!
At the request of the trustees and beneficiaries, we have been tasked with selling by public auction the jewellery, watches, coins and...

elliotmelamed
Apr 3, 20221 min read


Recent Projects
Whether your appraisal needs are for insurance coverage, claims, contents valuation for marital dissolution, estate appraisal for...

elliotmelamed
Apr 3, 20221 min read


Quality estate collection
Our estate client this week Friday boasted a strong selection of fine jewellery and watches, quality European art, a large collection of...

elliotmelamed
Mar 27, 20221 min read
Slowly back to normal
I had an appointment to view and appraise some estate jewellery earlier this week right near the Eaton Centre downtown. Popped in for a...

elliotmelamed
Mar 23, 20221 min read


Upcoming March Estate Auctions
This month we have been commissioned by the estate beneficiaries and trustees to sell by public auction the contents from 5 personal...

elliotmelamed
Mar 8, 20221 min read


A wonderful surprise!
This week we had the opportunity to appraise this painting for one of our Toronto clients. She purchased it in 1975 for $525. Needless...

elliotmelamed
Jan 27, 20221 min read


Iconic piece of Canadian cultural history
This week we had the pleasure to examine and appraise a truly unique artwork. This large oil painting is a portrait of the Canadian...

elliotmelamed
Dec 31, 20211 min read


Strong Prices for Inuit Art
https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/4-inuit-carvings-net-world-record-prices/

elliotmelamed
Dec 27, 20211 min read


Happy Holidays!
https://shoutout.wix.com/so/adNsb11A6?languageTag=en

elliotmelamed
Dec 16, 20211 min read


For your fine wines
https://www.invaluable.com/blog/invaluable-guide-to-the-not-so-humble-wine-decanter/

elliotmelamed
Nov 4, 20211 min read


Vuitton guide
https://www.invaluable.com/blog/louis-vuitton-handbags/

elliotmelamed
Nov 1, 20211 min read
bottom of page






