Figure 1: Assessing the authenticity and condition of a curated Art Deco living space.
Course Overview & Learning Objectives
The secondary market for 20th-century design is filled with stunning originals, clever reproductions, and outright forgeries. Knowing how to accurately date and value mid-century and Art Deco pieces is essential for collectors, interior designers, and restorers alike.
In this focused 9-part series, you will learn to read the subtle clues of authentic age—from analyzing patina and hardware oxidation to identifying original manufacturer labels and undocumented structural signatures.
What You Will Receive in This Course
- 9 High-Definition video modules covering global 20th-century movements
- Downloadable PDF Authentication Checklist & Maker's Mark Directory
- Direct Q&A access with our atelier curators inside the student forum
- Official Reelioreeltonic Curation Certificate of Completion
Detailed Curriculum Breakdown
Module 1: The Language of Maker's Marks
Where to find hidden stamps, paper labels, and branded signatures on prominent Danish, American, and French modernist furniture. Understanding the timeline of when specific logos were used.
Module 2: Spotting High-End Reproductions
Understanding the discrepancies in weight, timber sourcing, hardware threads, and joinery between a licensed modern reissue and a period original.
Module 3: Evaluating Condition vs. Value
How non-original upholstery, previous aggressive refinishing, missing hardware, or replaced veneers impact appraisal and auction estimates.
Module 4: Global Market Dynamics & Pricing
Navigating auction house databases, interpreting hammer prices versus retail asking prices, and forecasting future collectible trends in specific timber types.
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