Decorative Objects category fields
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Object Type | Dropdown | Options: Figurine/Statuette, Vase (non-ceramic), Bowl (decorative), Box/Casket, Candlestick/Candelabra, Mirror, Frame, Tray, Bookends, Sculpture, Wall Plaque/Relief, Urn, Obelisk, Bust, Clock Garniture, Inkwell/Desk Set, Paperweight, Cachepot/Jardinière, Centerpiece, Screen/Room Divider, Other |
| Primary Material | Dropdown | Options: Bronze, Brass, Copper, Silver/Silverplate, Gold/Gilt, Pewter, Iron (wrought), Iron (cast), Marble, Stone, Alabaster, Onyx, Wood (carved), Wood (inlaid), Enamel, Cloisonné, Lacquer, Mother of Pearl, Ivory/Bone, Horn/Antler, Leather, Mixed Materials, Other |
| Secondary Material | Text | Additional materials if applicable |
| Maker/Manufacturer | Text | Artist, foundry, workshop, or brand |
| Designer | Text | If different from maker |
| Date/Period | Text | Year or approximate era |
| Country of Origin | Text | Country of origin |
| City/Region | Text | City or region |
| Style/Movement | Dropdown | Options: Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Empire, Regency, Victorian, Aesthetic Movement, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, Japonisme, Gothic Revival, Brutalist, Postmodern, Contemporary, Other |
| Marked/Signed | Dropdown | Options: Signed by Artist, Maker's Mark, Foundry Mark, Retailer Mark, Numbered, Multiple Marks, Unmarked |
| Mark Details | Textarea | Description of marks, signatures, or labels |
| Overall Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor |
| Patina | Dropdown | Options: Original Untouched, Period, Cleaned, Over-Cleaned, Repatinated, Lacquered |
Advanced fields (Premium-only)
Bronze & Metal Sculpture
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture Type | Dropdown | Options: Figure, Group, Animal, Bust, Relief, Abstract, Other |
| Subject | Text | Subject |
| Sculptor/Artist | Text | Sculptor or artist |
| After | Text | If after another artist's design |
| Cast Type | Dropdown | Options: Lifetime Cast, Posthumous (Authorized), Posthumous (Unauthorized), Modern Reproduction, Recast |
| Casting Method | Dropdown | Options: Lost Wax, Sand Cast, Modern Investment, Electrotype |
| Foundry | Text | Foundry |
| Foundry Mark | Text | Foundry mark |
| Edition Number | Text | Edition number |
| Edition Size | Text | Edition size |
| Copyright Mark | Text | Copyright mark |
| Patina Type | Dropdown | Options: Original, Period, Applied, Cleaned, Lacquered |
| Patina Colors | Text | Patina colors |
| Patina Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Worn, Damaged |
| Base/Socle | Dropdown | Options: Integral, Original Separate, Period, Later, None |
| Base Material | Text | Base material |
Ormolu & Gilt Bronze
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Object Function | Text | Object function |
| Gilding Type | Dropdown | Options: Mercury/Fire Gilt, Electro-Gilt, Gold Leaf, Gold Paint |
| Gilding Quality | Dropdown | Options: Exhibition Quality, Fine, Good, Commercial |
| Gilding Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Worn, Regilded |
| Chasing Quality | Dropdown | Options: Exhibition Quality, Fine, Good, Commercial |
| Matte vs Burnished | Dropdown | Options: Matte, Burnished, Combination |
| Maker/Bronzier | Text | Maker or bronzier |
| French Marks | Text | French marks |
Enamel & Cloisonné
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enamel Technique | Dropdown | Options: Cloisonné, Champlevé, Basse-Taille, Plique-à-Jour, Painted Limoges, Grisaille, Guilloché, Canton Enamel, Russian Enamel, Other |
| Base Metal | Dropdown | Options: Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Brass |
| Ground Color | Text | Ground color |
| Palette | Text | Color palette |
| Enamel Origin | Text | Enamel origin |
| Enamel Period | Text | Enamel period |
| Workshop/Maker | Text | Workshop or maker |
| Enamel Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Minor Losses, Moderate Losses, Significant Losses |
| Hairlines/Cracks | Dropdown | Options: None, Few, Some, Many |
| Repairs | Boolean | Has repairs? |
Ivory, Bone & Restricted Materials
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Dropdown | Options: Elephant Ivory, Mammoth Ivory, Walrus Ivory, Hippo Ivory, Warthog Ivory, Narwhal Ivory, Bone, Antler, Horn, Tortoiseshell, Mother-of-Pearl, Coral, Jet, Amber, Tagua Nut, Celluloid/Faux |
| Material Confirmed | Dropdown | Options: Confirmed, Likely, Uncertain |
| Carving Style | Text | Carving style |
| Carving Origin | Text | Carving origin |
| Subject | Text | Subject |
| Signed | Boolean | Is signed? |
| Signature Details | Textarea | Signature details |
| Patina/Color | Text | Patina or color |
| Pre-Ban Status | Dropdown | Options: Pre-1989 (CITES), Pre-1976, Antique (Pre-1900), Post-Ban, Unknown |
| Documentation | Textarea | Documentation details |
| CITES/Legal Notes | Textarea | CITES or legal notes |
Pairs & Sets
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Dropdown | Options: Single, Pair, Garniture (3-piece), Garniture (5-piece), Garniture (7-piece), Set, Part of Set, Assembled, Married |
| Matching Status | Dropdown | Options: True Pair, Associated Pair, Assembled |
| Number in Set | Number | Number in set |
| Set Complete | Boolean | Is set complete? |
| Matching Details | Textarea | Matching details |
| Mate/Companion Location | Text | Mate or companion location |
| Missing Pieces | Textarea | Missing pieces |
Condition Details
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Condition | Dropdown | Options: Sound, Minor Issues, Repairs Needed, Damaged |
| Surface Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor |
| Cracks | Dropdown | Options: None, Hairline, Minor, Significant |
| Chips/Losses | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Dents/Bends | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Scratches/Wear | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Heavy |
| Corrosion/Oxidation | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Missing Elements | Textarea | Missing elements |
| Repairs | Dropdown | Options: None, Professional, Amateur, Multiple |
| Cleaning History | Textarea | Cleaning history |
Provenance & History
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Provenance Type | Dropdown | Options: Royal/Noble, Documented Private, Auction, Dealer, Estate, Family, Institutional, Unknown |
| Provenance Details | Textarea | Provenance details |
| Original Commission | Text | Original commission |
| Previous Owners | Textarea | Previous owners |
| Collection Name | Text | Collection name |
| Collection Label/Number | Text | Collection label or number |
| Auction History | Textarea | Auction history |
| Dealer History | Textarea | Dealer history |
| Exhibition History | Textarea | Exhibition history |
| Publication History | Textarea | Publication history |
| Royal/Noble Provenance | Textarea | Royal or noble provenance |
| Historical Significance | Textarea | Historical significance |