Antiques photography for selling
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The challenge
Antique buyers need to assess age authenticity, condition, and provenance. Photos must document maker marks, wear patterns, and history indicators.
selling photo requirements
- Multiple angles for 3D items
- Maker marks and stamps visible
- Age-appropriate wear shown
- Scale reference included
Antiques photography challenges
- Capturing patina appropriately
- Showing maker marks clearly
- Documenting repairs or restoration
- Photographing aged finishes
Best photo styles for antiques for selling
Photography tips for antiques for selling
- 1.Document all maker marks and stamps
- 2.Show patina as a feature not flaw
- 3.Include scale reference for size
- 4.Note any repairs or restoration
Who buys on selling
Antique collectors, history enthusiasts, interior decorators, estate buyers
How photos drive conversions
Provenance documentation increases value significantly
Maker marks clearly shown prove authenticity
Honest condition documentation builds trust
Common mistakes to avoid
When photographing antiques for selling, avoid these common errors that can hurt your listing performance.
- Using non-compliant backgrounds that selling may reject or suppress in search
- Not showing enough angles of antiques for buyers to feel confident
- Missing detail shots that highlight quality and craftsmanship
- Inconsistent lighting across product images in the same listing
- Not optimizing image dimensions for selling's requirements
selling image requirements
Meeting selling's technical requirements ensures your photos display properly and your listings remain compliant.
- Resolution
- 1000×1000 pixels minimum (2000×2000 recommended)
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1 square required for main image
- File formats
- JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF
- Background
- Pure white (RGB 255,255,255) for main image
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