Figurines, statues, and sculptures appear everywhere—from estates and antique shops to flea markets, thrift stores, and inherited collections. While many pieces are mass-produced décor, others hold significant value due to craftsmanship, material quality, age, artist reputation, rarity, or cultural importance. Knowing how to distinguish the ordinary from the exceptional is essential for beginners.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 667 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for evaluating sculptural objects of every type. Using simple visual techniques—no cleaning, no chemical testing, and no risky handling—you’ll learn the same observational methods used by professional appraisers.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Identify major categories including fine art sculpture, folk carvings, porcelain figurines, bronze castings, religious pieces, and modern collectibles
Distinguish key materials such as ceramic, resin, bronze, marble, wood, and stone
Recognize handmade craftsmanship versus mass-produced molds
Locate signatures, foundry marks, edition numbers, and studio stamps
Evaluate artistic detail, proportion, finish quality, and expressive features
Identify limited editions, artist proofs, and collectible series
Spot artificial patina, chemical aging, and modern reproductions
Understand condition factors and how they differ across materials
Interpret cultural, regional, or stylistic traits that influence value
Apply a structured appraisal workflow before deciding on research or expert evaluation
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for evaluating figurines, statues, and sculptures
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're sorting inherited décor, browsing estate sales, evaluating thrift-store finds, or analyzing unusual sculptural objects, this guide gives you the expert structure needed to identify pieces with real collectible potential.
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Figurines, statues, and sculptures appear everywhere—from estates and antique shops to flea markets, thrift stores, and inherited collections. While many pieces are mass-produced décor, others hold significant value due to craftsmanship, material quality, age, artist reputation, rarity, or cultural importance. Knowing how to distinguish the ordinary from the exceptional is essential for beginners.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 667 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for evaluating sculptural objects of every type. Using simple visual techniques—no cleaning, no chemical testing, and no risky handling—you’ll learn the same observational methods used by professional appraisers.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Identify major categories including fine art sculpture, folk carvings, porcelain figurines, bronze castings, religious pieces, and modern collectibles
Distinguish key materials such as ceramic, resin, bronze, marble, wood, and stone
Recognize handmade craftsmanship versus mass-produced molds
Locate signatures, foundry marks, edition numbers, and studio stamps
Evaluate artistic detail, proportion, finish quality, and expressive features
Identify limited editions, artist proofs, and collectible series
Spot artificial patina, chemical aging, and modern reproductions
Understand condition factors and how they differ across materials
Interpret cultural, regional, or stylistic traits that influence value
Apply a structured appraisal workflow before deciding on research or expert evaluation
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for evaluating figurines, statues, and sculptures
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're sorting inherited décor, browsing estate sales, evaluating thrift-store finds, or analyzing unusual sculptural objects, this guide gives you the expert structure needed to identify pieces with real collectible potential.
Digital Download — PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
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