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How Do Chinese Antiques Buyers Assess the Rarity and Authenticity of Lesser-Known Pieces?

Chinese antiques have fascinated collectors for centuries because of their rich cultural history, detailed craftsmanship, and unique designs. While well-known pieces from famous dynasties like the Ming and Qing are highly sought after, many lesser-known antiques can also be quite […]

What Should You Know Before Selling at an Antique Auction?

Image by canva Selling antiques at an auction can be an exciting and rewarding experience, especially if you have valuable items passed down through generations or collected over time. However, auctioning antiques is more complex than it might seem. Before […]

Republic Period Chinese Porcelain

Investing in antiques is often more than a fun hobby; it is just that, an investment. While many other items depreciate in their value over time, this is frequently not the case with antiques. San Diego Liquidation and Estate Services […]

Estate Clean Outs

Estate Sales San Diego manages the sale of personal possessions, including furniture, antiques, and jewelry, when a property is selling or the owner is moving or downsizing. Handling the estate of a deceased family member should be done by a […]

The Importance of Using a Good Estate Clean Out Company

Have you ever seen a home that appeared to be unoccupied or had even fallen into disrepair, then noticed it had suddenly been cleaned up and emptied out? If so, the property may have been taken on by an estate […]

Understanding the Process of Estate Liquidation in San Diego

There comes a point in many of our lives when we need to “clean house.” Whether it’s because of a major move, the loss of a family member, financial struggles, or just the desire to simplify and downsize, these moments […]

Market Value Vs. Appraisal Value

Whether you are new to appraisals or have shopped at antique stores before, youā€™ve likely heard people talk about market values and appraisal values. While these terms sound the same, there are important distinctions between them. Before you liquidate an […]

The steps of running an Estate Sale in San Diego

Estate liquidation is a complicated process, but we ensure the process is as smooth as possible at San Diego Estate Services. From organizing the event to cleaning up after it, our team pays attention to detail and guarantees the maximum […]

San Diego Antique Hunting: A Guide for Weekend Warriors and Serious Collectors

San Diego is a thriving hub for antique enthusiasts and collectors. From bustling flea markets to hidden gem shops, the city offers a treasure trove of vintage finds waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a casual […]

The Colors of Jade and it’s meanings

Jade holds a special meaning in Chinese culture. Similar to gold in the West, jade carries an ethical significance. Chinese Jade refers to jade carved or mined in China in the Neolithic period (over 4,000 years ago) or New Stone […]

What to Expect Before, During, and After an Estate SaleĀ 

The things in our homes tell the stories of who we are. That’s why making the decision to clear out a home is never an easy one. Whether you’re parting with a loved one’s possessions while settling an estate or […]

Where Can I Sell My Antiques in San Diego?

There are several antique buyer companies in San Diego, but you want the best to deal with you or a loved ones antiques, collectibles, jewels, art, Asian art, gold and silver. San Diego Liquidation and Estate Services is one of […]

What is an Estate Buyout?

What Does an Estate Buyout Really Mean?  Over a lifetime, people acquire many items. Some of these things are quite valuable as well as sentimental. Certain events, such as a death, a divorce, or a downsizing, may mean you need […]

Art and Antique Buyer in San Diego

Discover the Value: Your Preferred Dealer Of Antiques, Collectibles, And Art For Sale In San Diego  In the business-like world of San Diegoā€™s antiqueness industry resides a hidden treasure that portrays the past, ignites the stories and shows the mastery […]

Estate Sale vs Estate Buyout

Estate Liquidation in San Diego  After the loss of a loved one, so many other things must be done. One of them is deciding what you are going to do with your loved one’s property. Estate liquidation is an option […]

Chinese Antiques are desirable and valuable

How Much Are Your Chinese Antiques Worth in San Diego?  In November 2023, one of the stars of the British “Antiques Road Trip” reality television series visited a home in southwest England to evaluate items from the estate of a […]

Estate Sales in San Diego

When a loved one passes away or needs to transition to a nursing home due to their declining health, it can be overwhelming trying to navigate the various items that need to be managed. One of these is often what […]

Chinese Antiques dealer in San Diego

Tips for Chinese Antiques Collector in San Diego  Chinese antiques are a fascinating works of art, with some created more than a thousand years ago. It is prized by collectors and museum curators because of the rich history attached to […]

How to find an estate liquidator?

How to find an estate liquidator? When an estate liquidator is needed, it is often a difficult time for family members. Many families do not wish to have a public estate sale or to handle the challenging task on their […]

Things to know about European bronzes

European bronzes: Everything you should know about When you think of sculptures, maybe marble or stone comes to mind. You often don’t think of bronze being used for sculptures. Bronze was favored by many European artists because of its moldability, […]

Mid-century modern furniture

Mid-century modern furniture To the uninitiated ear, the hard-to-pin-down aesthetic movement referred to as “post modern design” could cause some confusion. Post modern design is an artistic style that first germinated in the 1930s but fully blossomed in the ’40s […]

How to sell your Chinese antiques?

How to sell your Chinese antiques? Collectors and inheritors of Chinese and Asian antiques who choose to sell their pieces can benefit greatly from the assistance of a professional liquidation service. In the past several years, investment in Chinese and […]

Having an estate sale in San Diego

Having an estate sale in San Diego As one of the most well-respected estate sale companies in the area, we at San Diego Liquidation and Estate Services know how overwhelming estate sales can be. Often occasioned by the death of […]

Find a Chinese antiques dealer

Find a Chinese antiques dealer Chinese antiques come in a variety of types. No matter what type of Chinese antique you have, however, you can be sure you are the owner of something that is a truly a masterpiece. Three […]

Collecting Chinese jade

Collecting Chinese jade While it may not be as well known as emeralds or diamonds, jade is a versatile mineral with a value equal to a number of gemstones if presented properly. Jade comes in a number of grades and […]

Collecting antique Chinese porcelain

Collecting Chinese antique porcelain Collecting Chinese porcelain and Chinese art in general is in all probability the greatest consistently running collectible category in the world. Surpassing Middle Eastern and even European art, collectors see and find immense value in Chinese […]

The Art of Chinese porcelain

The art of Chinese porcelain Chinese porcelain has some twenty-thousand millennia of history behind it. Like other creators around the world, individual artisans found inspiration in everything from spiritual concepts to current affairs and sheer functionality. During the long-lived Qing […]

Collecting Asian antiques

Collecting asian antiques The past is preserved in those artifacts that remain. No matter how you developed an interest in Asian antiques, your collection, no matter the size, is a portal to the days long gone. The quality of the […]

Asian antiques market

Asian antiques market Asian history is riddled with astounding, world-changing inventions and intricate, decorative treasures. From vases to tea sets, wall scrolls to sculptures, and jade to wood, the artifacts of the Tang, Ming, Qing, and other dynasties past have […]

Estate liquidator tips

Estate liquidator tips When you have an estate to liquidate in the San Diego area, the process can be overwhelming. With so many items to sell, how would you even begin to determine the value of each item and carry […]

Antique Chinese porcelain

Antique Chinese porcelain There are many factors to consider when you are shopping for antique Chinese porcelain pieces. You are probably wondering how old a specific piece is, and if you are paying a fair price for it, considering its […]

Antique Chinese jade

Antique Chinese jade Jade has been mined and used in the creation of valuable heirlooms and pieces of art for thousands of years in China. The first use of jade in the country was for simple decorative or ritual versions […]

Estate sales in San Diego

Estate sales in San Diego Choosing the right business for estate sales in San Diego is important. These sales are often related to the passing of a loved one. Other reasons for estate sales may be divorces or financial troubles. […]

Chinese antiques are Hot

Chinese antiques are hot Over the last several years, as Asian economies especially China grow rapidly, the market for Chinese antiques has grown as well. Chinese Works of Art can beĀ valuable and antique buyers are becoming more and more prominent. […]

Accredited BBB member

Accredited BBB member San Diego Liquidation and Estate Sales is proud to be an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau. Recently, we have been granted an A+ rating, the highest rating a business can receive. The Better Business Bureau […]

Licensed, insured and bonded

Licensed, insured and bonded San Diego Liquidation and Estate ServicesĀ is here to protect your interests during the process of an estate liquidation. We are licensed, insured and bonded. We understand that liquidating the assets of a lost loved one can […]

Five facts about estate sales

Five facts about estate sales Whether you’re a regular shopper at estate sales or you have never been to one, there are lots of reasons to consider selling your items this way. Think of an estate sale as something like […]

Estate liquidation tips

Estate liquidation tips There are many reasons why you may be planning an estate sale. Estate liquidation may be required when you are preparing to downsize to a smaller home or to move across the country and do not want […]