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Lost Fine Art: The White Duck by Jean-Baptiste Oudry

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Instead, stolen paintings are often used as collateral for drug deals or used to raise fraudulent loans from banks. FINE ART APPRAISERS Our staff of experts certify the value of hundreds of pieces of fine art every month.

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“Appraising in the World of the High-Net-Worth Client”

Art Advisor's Blog

Marshall spoke about some of the challenges unique to housing a museum in an historic building not purpose-built for that use, including security of the art, adequate storage facilities and other challenges that arose while transforming a former orphanage into a modern museum. When items are sent for auction, the same services are needed.