How do you determine what is quality in Chinese Antique Furniture? Here are a few interesting and very simple, very basic examples and baselines which can be used when making an assessment of quality. These general rules apply whether it be provincial antiques, hardwood furniture or reproduction furniture.
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POOR TO LOW QUALITY #
This piece speaks for itself. Particularly evident is fitting which uses the lowest quality of materials. Carvings are shallow and lack detail. This is about minimum effort.
AVERAGE TO ABOVE AVERAGE #
This reproduction piece was quality controlled to some extent and it shows through in smaller details. I would not however place this piece at top quality but rather slightly above average.
Higher quality #
Setting aside style or taste, this piece is definitely of a higher level of craftsmanship, particularly evident in the materials and workmanship. It is meticulously crafted and uses better materials.
MORE ON HOW TO DETERMINE QUALITY IN CHINESE ANTIQUE FURNITURE #
This in depth post talks about how to recognize the differences in quality in terms of restored Chinese country antiques using comparison examples
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Very beneficial to help sales staff discuss furniture with our customers.
Thank you for your efforts.
Mary