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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

The guide is informed by Elizabeth’s many years of work with her full-time photographer John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography. Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 2. It’s a pleasure to share her original work here so that it will accessible to assist an even broader audience.

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Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time

Antiques Dealer

This can involve collecting works from emerging artists alongside established names and investing in a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography. Consider the Condition of the Artwork The artwork’s condition is another critical factor when investing in art.

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This Week in Thrifting: Don’t Be Afraid of Buying Art

WorthPoint

Dates are another sign that a piece of art might be worth buying because, of course, it helps you determine a piece’s age. And, like any collectible, condition is so important when it comes to art, especially if it’s by a lesser-known artist. And, a series number can help determine rarity.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If you have determined that the print is worth $10,000 in pristine condition, please explain how you would go about establishing a current market value for this Kelly print. Condition is the very first thing I look for when inspecting a work! The condition of a work plays a large part in the final value assignment.

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Vintage Movie Posters Through the Eras: Collecting Hollywood History

Invaluable

The ability to distil the adventure, star presence, and drama of a film into an engaging visual reference has ensured the art of movie poster design has endured through the years from Hollywood’s golden age to today’s modern blockbusters. Acid-free backing and matting also helps preserve the poster’s condition.

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Post-Graduate Fellowship in Photographic Conservation, Lunder Conservation Center

WCG

Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is offering a two-year fellowship in Photography Conservation. West Collection of Photography, SAAM purchase made possible through the Franz H. Please see the Announcement below. To apply, please submit a statement of interest, C.V., Images from the L.J. and Lusisita L. Denghausen Endowment.

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Sculptures, Googly Eyes, In-Person Inspection and USPAP

International Society of Appraisers

A signature trait of Corten metal panels is that they weather and age over time: the patina becomes part of the visual appeal. Let’s say you were asked to appraise Bend, Oregon’s public sculptures in March 2022 where you visited them in person, making notes on their condition.