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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition. You can learn more about insurance appraisals in this blog post. You can read more about charitable donation appraisals in this blog post. It is helpful if you are working with an appraiser who is well versed in the style of work.

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Practical Tips for Safely Transporting Artwork.

Fine Art Estates

I did not use these here because most people do not have these materials readily available. Most galleries are happy to wrap a work in bubble wrap or other appropriate material if they know you are coming. The foam core and insulation material will protect sensitive finishes like gold leaf frames.

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Hanging and Framing FAQs

Fine Art Estates

If you are planning on reusing a frame regularly, it is best to ask your framer not to put the backing material on that frame. Foamcore on top and fluted cardboard below are the materials most used to protect the back of a painting on canvas. To see all available FAE Collector Blog Posts, jump to the Collector Blog Table of Contents.

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Vintage Elegance: Why Vintage Designer Bags are Worth It

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

This blog will explore the craftsmanship, history, and legacy of vintage designer bags from renowned fashion brands. Vintage designer bags are intricately made from high-grade materials, focusing on detail and craftsmanship that surpasses mass-produced accessories.

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Temporarily Storing Artwork: A Case Study

Fine Art Estates

As with my post on transporting an artwork in your car , I will make suggestions on how to temporarily store artwork by safely stacking two-dimensional works against a wall using protective materials that would be found in your home or could be picked up at a local U-LINE, Lowes, or Home Depot.

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The Importance of a Proper Frame

Fine Art Estates

You will not know if you have found a frame shop that uses archival materials unless you ask the right questions. To see all available FAE Collector Blog Posts, jump to the Collector Blog Table of Contents. Sign up with FAE to receive our newsletter, and never miss a new blog post or update!

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Four Artwork Storage Solutions

Fine Art Estates

We used 2 5/8 inch galvanized chain link fence posts for the vertical supports and a smaller diameter 1 5/8 inch of the same material to support the shelves. To see all available FAE Collector Blog Posts, jump to the Collector Blog Table of Contents. The drawers hold plastic tubs for storage.