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American Prints - The Art of Collecting
Avid collectors will pay high prices for quality vintage American art prints. Learn the names to look for while you're hitting the garage sales and thrift shops in your area!
A Primer on Fine American Antique Furniture
From one of the most renowned dealers of American antique furniture for decades, Israel Sack, Inc., an introductory article on fine furniture written expressly for the About antiques site.
American Decorative Arts Introduction
Get an excellent overview on American decorative arts provided by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Follow the link to the period rooms virtual reality tour while you're visiting this informative site.
Art Fraud - An Answer
This interesting device allows artistic treasures to be marked for security purposes without altering the piece.
AskART.com - Artist Information
A resource for researching artists and their works. Contains extensive information on 25,000 artists.
artprice.com
Billed as the "world leader in art market information," this site offers a great point of departure when researching and valuing fine art.
Chubb Personal Insurance
Find out how to insure your valuable artwork and antiques through Chubb, the Antiques Roadshow sponsor.
Edward Dufner (American 1872-1957)
Find out more about this 20th century landscape artist and his works with an Antiques Council feature.
Pennsylvania Impressionists
A number of American impressionists are gaining popularity and their work is becoming more valued. Learn about them with this "Antiques Roadshow" feature.
The Sophisticated Primitives of Ralph and Martha Cahoon
Considered "primitive" by artistic standards, the paintings of this dynamic duo are highly decorative and desirable. Find out more with an Antiques Council article.

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