Nazi-loot panel set up by private Swiss collection to evaluate painting by Hodler
The Art Newspaper
MAY 14, 2024
The painting, purchased by the real estate magnate Bruno Stefanini in 1998, was once owned by a Jewish woman who fled Hitler’s Germany
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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment
Artifactual History Appraisal
JANUARY 31, 2017
In many cases, if you have available capital to invest, you're better off directing it to a mutual fund or similar traditional investment infrastructure than buying paintings with the expectation that a few years down the road they will greatly increase in value. Do landscape paintings sooth you, or do you enjoy Impressionist cafe scenes?
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Which Antique And Vintage Collections Are Trending In 2024
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
APRIL 6, 2024
These exquisite jewels, crafted from rare 18-22K silver and gold metals, are not just admired for their scarcity but also for their exceptional artistry, adding a touch of prestige to any collection. #2 4 Military Memorabilia Antique and vintage wartime collectibles, particularly Japanese swords, are prominent in collectibles.
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Documenting Your Art Collection
Fine Art Estates
JULY 28, 2023
Most Fine Art Insurance professionals will agree that the best way to ensure that an insured loss is settled quickly and fairly is by properly documenting your art collection. Available Cloud-Based Collections Programs: There are many cloud-based programs that will catalogue collection images and data.
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John Register, Modern Master
Art Appraisal Resources
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
John Register, (US 1939 - 1996), “See Through” 50” x 35”, oil on canvas, 1995 Now selling live through LA Modern Auctions in Los Angeles, along with several other John Register gems from a private collection in Los Angeles. This particular painting was purchased through Modernism Gallery in San Francisco.
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Why Provenance is Paramount
Art Peritus
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Why Provenance is Paramount As the holiday season approaches with calendars full of significant auctions and art fairs, you’re probably finding your inbox filled with emails reflecting on the sales trends expected to shape the market in the coming year. Allen, and the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection.
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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large.
How To Sell Art At Auction
Art Appraisal Resources
JANUARY 16, 2024
Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Not all auction houses are created equal or can sell collections at a fair market value, especially if they do not have the marketing capabilities or buyers and messaging to reach those buyers. Is it a copy, a forgery, or a fake?
Old Guys
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
I was surprised, though I shouldn’t have been, to learn that Old Master collecting is being shaped by many of the same factors that currently affect the collecting of 19 th and 20 th century art by museums. The consortium paid $1,175 for the painting. At the auction, the painting sold for over $450 million.
Everything You Need to Know About Antique Paintings for Sale and Otherwise | Bradenton | Lakewood | Ellenton
Sarasota Antique Buyers
JULY 29, 2024
Looking for antique paintings for sale or simply interested in learning more about them? Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a novice art enthusiast, antique paintings can add character and charm to any space. For instance, if the painting is secured with nails, the canvas likely dates back to around 1940 or earlier.
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How To Work With An Art Advisor
Art Appraisal Resources
MARCH 15, 2022
Art Advising is a relatively new field in the Art Collecting arena and many people are often confused and wondering how it works and if they need or want to work with an Independent Art Advisor when purchasing fine art. That is what I do best. Santa Fe does not disappoint and truly lives up to its name of “A City Different.”
Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?
Invaluable
AUGUST 28, 2024
First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. How Can You Tell if a Porcelain Doll is Vintage?
2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property
International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
This maximalist style reminds us of the Victorian period, which favored the display of collectibles. Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors.
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Evaluating Your Collection
Penrose Appraisals
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
So you've started a collection. Or maybe you've been collecting for years. As the cliche goes, if you can think of something, there is someone who is collecting it. The phenomenon of collecting is universal. Follow them, and you will be sure to get more and more pleasure out of your collecting activities.
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Art vs. The Elements
Art Peritus
MARCH 31, 2025
Photo courtesy of Architectural Digest Protecting Your Art Collection from Extreme Weather Events Art collections, whether personal or institutional, represent cultural, historical, and financial investments that require careful protection. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama moments before being swept into the sea.
Tips for Buying or Selling American Art
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Its distinct American flavour makes collecting American artwork not only enjoyable but also difficult when determining the value of a piece you intend to buy or sell. Other factors that influence the value include condition, size, and materials (for example, oil paintings are often more valuable than watercolours).
The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection
Invaluable
JUNE 10, 2024
Instantly alluring with its quirky, hand-painted style, Wemyss Ware put Scotland firmly on the map as masters of naturalistic pottery. The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee.
A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
The camera pictured above actually looks a lot like the one I use in my own appraisal firm for photographing client collections but your phone will be fine if that is what you have available. Provenance Paint? To add a few notes of my own, I’d like to reassure readers that you don’t need to have a fancy camera to do this.
Protecting Your Collection and Your Wallet: What You Could Lose If You Suffer a Loss Without an Appraisal
McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Most homeowner’s policies have dollar limits on jewelry, fine art, rugs, silver, collectibles, antiques, guns, etc. For example, assume that you have three nice, original paintings in your home. You inherited one and are unsure of its value, you purchased one ten years ago for $3,000 and you recently bought a third painting for $4,000.
Antique Porcelain: How to Identify, Value, and Sell Your Treasures
Sarasota Antique Buyers
JANUARY 14, 2025
Limoges: Often stamped with “Limoges, France,” this porcelain is prized for its superb hand-painted details. Demand: Some categories, like vases or figurines, are more sought after and collectible. Common, Old, Antique Porcelain Objects Some varieties of porcelain are more collectible than others.
Long Overdue: Cultural Change Affecting the Art Market
MIR Appraisal
JUNE 12, 2019
To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Since the paintings went on display in February 2018, the National Gallery had a record attendance of 2.3 Last year, a painting by Marshall sold for $21.1
Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time
Antiques Dealer
MARCH 9, 2023
Find art buyer near me who have proven track records of sales and critical acclaim and are more likely to hold their value over time. Diversify Your Collection Diversification is an essential strategy when investing in art. Keep Detailed Records Keeping detailed records of your art collection is essential when investing in art.
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Insights on Auction Sales: A $50K Doll, Stories from the South and the West
WorthPoint
APRIL 17, 2025
Walker was one of the first American women to receive a patent for a doll design in 1873, combining artistry and innovation in her use of molded, painted cloth to create durable, child-friendly toys. Neal Auctions recently offered a striking American portrait of a man named Frederick , who was painted as a beloved slave in the mid-1800s.
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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques
Invaluable
APRIL 29, 2024
The exceptionally varied artistic production of this golden age of Chinese culture, from ceramics to painting and calligraphy can be separated between the two dynasties that share distinct characteristics and artistic achievements that evolved Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)
Authenticating Artwork: Value in Validation
Drishti LLC Appraisers
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Consider for a moment the painting by Leonardo Da Vinci titled Salvator Mundi. Not only has the authenticity of the original been heavily scrutinized, there are 12 copies painted by Da Vinci’s students and variations created by other students and followers of Da Vinci.
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Office Hours Information from March 2025
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 14, 2025
high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. Descriptions/Identification (authentic, age, provenance, dimensions, etc.)
A Rise in Art Crime
MIR Appraisal
MAY 8, 2020
The painting was stolen from the Singer Laren Museum while on loan from the Groninger Museum. To make matters more complicated, the painting was also never officially appraised prior to the theft. There is hope, however, that these paintings will resurface. This isn’t the only art theft that has occurred in Europe either.
The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion
Artifactual History Appraisal
AUGUST 11, 2021
As Claudia pointed out in her interview on Larissa Wild’s The Art Elevator Podcast , NFTs have a very high carbon footprint, exponentially higher than most artworks made in traditional mediums like paintings and sculpture. The second issue is determining authenticity and tracking provenance through the use of blockchain technology.
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No Respect – And a Sigh of Relief
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
It seemed that nobody outside America wanted 19 th and early 20 th century American paintings. There were a few exceptions – the Japanese liked Andrew Wyeth and Grandma Moses, and Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza put together a formidable collection of American art – but such collectors were rare.
4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
AUGUST 1, 2023
If you enjoy visiting antique sales, you are aware that the excitement of the quest resides in unearthing priceless items, rare collectibles, and exciting treasures. Check paintings, sculptures, and other works of art carefully for any autographs, initials, or monograms. Look for signatures on the front or back of the piece of art.
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Art Peritus | Real, Repro or Ruse? How to Spot Fake Antique Furniture
Art Peritus
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. It can also affect price or value, if a piece is known to have come from a notable collection.
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Burst Pipes: What to Do When Water Seeps In
Art Peritus
JANUARY 31, 2024
Winter’s most common catastrophe requires swift action to mitigate damage and minimize any loss of value to your art collection and valuables. Burst Pipes: What to Do When Water Seeps In As the coldest winter temperatures set in, the potential for weather-related damage to homes and art collections increases significantly.
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Burst Pipes: What to Do When Water Seeps In
Art Peritus
JANUARY 31, 2024
Winter’s most common catastrophe requires swift action to mitigate damage and minimize any loss of value to your art collection and valuables. Burst Pipes: What to Do When Water Seeps In As the coldest winter temperatures set in, the potential for weather-related damage to homes and art collections increases significantly.
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JSK Fine Art Appraisals
JANUARY 18, 2022
The market value of artworks can fluctuate, making periodic appraisals essential to ensure that your collection is adequately insured. Navigating Complexities: Art appraisal involves a nuanced understanding of various factors, including provenance, condition, and the artist’s significance.
5 Tips for Valuing Antiques
ValuePros Appraisal Services
OCTOBER 7, 2020
These may include imagery, goldsmithing and painting or even more modern items such as automobiles, collectibles or residential contents. Many of these inherited objects are simply passed on without documentation and very often there is nothing to prove or attest to their provenance and transfer.
Pride and Patriotism: Jewelry by Ann Hand
WorthPoint
AUGUST 26, 2024
That’s what I want to do for America instead of painting pictures that you’ll see on the wall, I want you to wear it and be able to talk about what it represents,” Hand remarked in a podcast episode of Our Town with Andy Ockershausen. Patriotic pins sell well overall, as many people collect them.
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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Sometimes, usually much later after the main edition is sold out, these types of proofs surface on the market.
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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Sometimes, usually much later after the main edition is sold out, these types of proofs surface on the market.
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The value of a NFT
Drishti LLC Appraisers
AUGUST 18, 2021
Nonetheless, an appraisal is still an essential part of collection stewardship, ensuring that you are making a sound investment and estate planning. For investors, blockchain provides a clear provenance. APPRAISING A NFT The same methodologies apply to a NFT as a bronze or vinyl sculpture, an oil painting or pastel drawing.
How Do I Get My Art Appraised?
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
The long-term ramifications to museums’ ability to build their collections through gifting was obvious, without this incentive, few collectors would opt to donate or bequeath their collections. Many of these sites have been collecting data since the late 1980’s. An attorney/collector named Ralph F.
Art Authentication Can be a Tricky Business!
International Society of Appraisers
JANUARY 17, 2024
Simon wanted to know why the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board had declared two Warhols in his collection as fakes. More contentious of the two works Simon owned was Red Self Portrait, a 1965 painting executed by a contract printer instead of the artist’s studio.
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“Remember That What We Do is Bigger Than Ourselves" - Jessica Silverman on Building Relationships, Collaboration, and Strategically Navigating the Art World
Art Dealers Association of America
APRIL 6, 2022
I think it’s fairly public knowledge, but I grew up around my grandparents who collected art — Fluxus in particular — and I remember distinct moments when I knew I loved art and was interested in who the artist was and why the collector collected. Jon was guiding how they built their collection, and creating the systems to organize it.
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The Jewish Museum Uncovers Fraudulent Early American Portraits & Exhibits Them
Appraisal Group USA
DECEMBER 17, 2022
The Jewish Museum is the latest to display fraudulent paintings from its collection. As fine art appraisers, TheAppraisal Group cautions that you should take an appraisal of your collection to determine authenticity before gifting or passing on to your inheritors. Only one source is known to document the paintings.
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Art as Investment: Collecting, Curating & Asset Management
WorthPoint
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The world’s great museums attract thousands of visitors every day who want to look at the classic pieces, but so many more great works are in private collections. That’s where an experienced art advisor is essential to curating a cohesive collection. HW : That depends on what the client needs.
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