Insurance Appraisal-Art & Antiques
Course Starts: Fall 2013
For further inquires please e-mail mintz@lander.ac.il
Day & Time: Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
Length: 16 weeks
Academic Hours:
Cost: 4500 ₪+ 200 ₪ Non refundable Registration Fee.
Payment by Cash, Check or Credit Card. All fees must be paid up to one week before the course starts. If paying by Credit Card, tuition may be paid in installments of no less than 250 ₪ /mo for a maximum of 10 months. If paying by check, checks must be paid in advance and can be post dated until the course completion date. Cash – tuition must be paid in full before the course begins. (For exceptions please call our office)
Began a career learning how to professionally assess and appraise art, antiques and Judaica. Job assistance available!
No formal academic knowledge or prior experience is required.
The courses are open to all art and antique enthusiasts, as well as for
those who feel tentative about collecting for their home or business, or
starting a career in art & antiques appraisal.
Unique and fascinating Courses for art lovers, future appraisers and collectors, including
a broad overview of : European and Israeli Art * Diamonds and Jewelry * Judaica * Books
Prints, Old Documents * Appraisal techniques, Art Nouveau & Deco * Hand-made Carpets *
Antique Clocks and more : providing professional tools for appreciation, evaluation and
collecting art & antiques.
What constitutes “Antique”?
What is Judaica?
Is the diamond on your finger a gem worth US$ 7000, or a stone worth $15?
Is the beautiful Persian carpet an original, or is it modern machine made?
Is your cutlery silver, or is it silver-coated?
Is the engraving on your goblet original or a later edition?
Who are the most known (and sold) Jewish & Israeli artists?
Is a mantel clock an “investment in time“?
Come and find out the answers to these and many other questions….
Hands-on courses led by experts, evaluators and practitioners who deal, collect and
evaluate on a daily basis, will expose you to the exciting and practical side of art &
antiques. This course is being taught with collaboration with Gallery Shorashim. As
alumni you can pursue careers in directing galleries, work in museums, become professional evaluators or art dealers, and above all – enjoy a deeper understanding of your own collections
| Subject | Lecturer | |
| 1 | Introduction to Art – General history, Old
Masters, Modern and Contemporary Masters |
Mr. S. Arnstein |
| 2 | Schools & Trends in Art – Classicism,
Impressionism, Abstract, Cubism, Surrealism, Contemporary Trends |
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| 3 | What constitutes “Antique” – Differentiation
in past Centuries and within |
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| 4 | Introduction to Silver – Historical and Political
significance and values |
Mr. S. Cook |
| 5 | Appreciation of Silver as an Art Form –
Identification, evaluation & appraisal issues |
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| 6 | Silver ware – Besamim towers, Menorot,
Synagogue items, Bezalel objects |
Mr. S. Arnstein |
| 7 | From The Origins to Mid-Century - from The
Bezalel School (Boris Schatz, Lilien,Pann, Hirschberg (wandering Jew & woodcuts) to Anna Ticho |
Dr. J. Hoffman |
| 8 | Jewish Artist – 19C Masters in Fine Art -
Isidor Kaufmann, Moise Gottlieb & more |
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| 9 | Judaica – History, Collections and appraisal :
Books, Letters by luminaries & Sages, Ketoubot, Megilot, Sifrei Torah (Scrolls) |
Mr. S. Arnstein |
| 10 | Books, Old Documents, Maps, Lithographs
– Original versus Fake/Copy - |
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| 11 | Diamonds & Gemstones – History, geology,
myth, fact & appraisal |
Mr. Eidan Buczko |
| 12 | Clocks, Watches and Chatelaines – History,
collections and appraisal. |
Mr. R. Bahat |
| 13 | Art Nouveau – Architecture, interior design,
decorative art, glass & jewelry |
Mr. M. Broomer |
| 14 | Art Deco & Decorative Arts between the
Wars – History and appraisal |
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| 15 | Handmade Textile and Carpets – Origin,
style and appraisal |
Mr. Y. Brier |
| 16 | Evaluation and Appraisal Techniques –
Data bases, Rule of Thumbs, Detective Work |
Mr. S. Arnstein |
Gallery Shorashim:
Since 1987 Shorashim has been successfully enhancing the passion for art, antiques and collectible items among the local and international customers by teaching and guiding collectors and enthusiasts to appreciate and evaluate art.
Customers:
Over 160 Public Art & Antiques Auctions have been held in Shorashim. We can proudly state that we provide professional consultation to the Ministry of Justice, Banks, Insurance Companies, Wizo, Friends of Medical Centers, and to numerous public and private institutions, and hold public auctions both for commercial and non-profit purposes.
