Are antiques considered works of art?
Some antiques fall under the category of decorative arts, which can be categorized as a traditional or fine craft. However, not all decorative arts are original, one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces of art as many only meet some of the qualifications of the cultural district definition of a work of art. Many decorative arts, although hand made, were considered a mass produced item. Others were fashioned from patterns or designed from pieces in a catalogue, in which case, the item cannot be considered original. The seller must show the provenance of the piece as well as complete an Original Art Advisory Opinion form and receive an opinion prior to the sale. Decorative Arts are defined as ornamental and utilitarian works in media including but not limited to ceramic, wood, glass, metal, and textiles. • Is antique furniture eligible for tax exempt sale? Generally antique furniture is home furnishing which falls in the category of decorative arts that are not considered works of visual art and a
