How can you authenticate an antique piece and distinguish it from a replica?
What factors determine the value of an antique item?
- What advice would you offer to those new to the antique world regarding buying, maintaining, and appraising antiques?
**What are some tips for beginners who want to start collecting antiques?
- What trends have emerged in terms of demand, pricing, and the types of antiques that are currently popular?
**How has the market for antiques changed in recent years?
- Which categories like furniture, jewelry, artworks, or ceramics tend to attract the most interest from antique enthusiasts?
**What are the most popular categories or types of antiques that collectors seek?
- How do aspects such as age, rarity, condition, and provenance affect an antique's market worth?
**What factors most significantly impact the value of an antique?
