Monday, May 21, 2012

Harry Morgan of Beverly, Massachusetts sends along some good philosophical advice

Hi Alan:

Just like to add my comment on perfect vs imperfect pieces of Carder Steuben. As a dealer (in many smalls including Carder Steuben) I often get the question from people starting out in collecting “What should I collect and what will appreciate in value?” The answer to the second part is simple. I have no idea what will appreciate in value over the coming years. My answer to the first part is always the same. Firstly, buy and collect only what you like (The worst that can happen if it does not appreciate, or worse depreciates, is that you will enjoy having it in your home). Secondly, buy the best you can afford. If you like Carder Steuben and can afford an ultra rare $10,000 piece, go ahead and buy it. If you can’t afford that much you may be able to afford a very good piece that has some damage. But only buy it if you still like it and the damage does not bother you. If you are the type that is bothered by damage, then buy the best undamaged piece that is within your budget.

I always enjoy following the discussions.

Harry

Harry Morgan
Director of Appraisal Services
Kaminski Auctions & Appraisals

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Tommy Dreiling of Brooklyn relates damage from the museum point of view

I was in the Brooklyn Museum one day when they were rearranging some porcelain is a case, one person out in front of the case giving instructions to the person behind the case doing the arraigning and in two instances I witnessed that the damage to the piece was turned to the back so it could not be seen. So, They do it in museums. – Tommy Dreiling

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