How to Spot Valuable Art Glass Pieces

Glass art can be created in a variety of ways and is defined as any art using glass as the median. There are many artists who sell art glass, but not all art glass is valuable. The more you know about art glass, the easier it is to find the valuable pieces. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

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1. Search Art Net for pieces of art glass. Art Net's website offers information on fine art auctions, galleries, auction houses and values for art. You can join as a member to search for a value based on auction prices or search the database for "art glass." A search gives you listings by artwork, galleries, exhibitions, artists or manufactures and articles. By clicking on the picture displayed with the artwork, you can review specific details on art glass.
2. Buy a copy of "The Collector's Encyclopedia of American Art Glass, Second Edition" by John A Shuman III. Amazon and eBay both sell copies of this book. The book offers images of rare and valuable art glass, gives advice for collectors and describes characteristics for each type of art glass. It also identifies important artists, company signatures and trademarks and uses vivid photography.
3. Read art glass guides. EBay solicits guides and reviews from experts in industries and posts the guides on the website. You can find reviews on Fenton glass, Moon and Star patterns and other art glass topics. Follow the tags associated with the guide to open additional links on the subject.
4. Visit Art Glass Forum. The website features technical information on different types of glass including Frantz art glass, Generations Glass and Dogma Glass. You can find information on upcoming classes, seminars, conventions and shows. Browse the library to find information to help you identify valuable art glass pieces.

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