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A quartet of key art market players join forces to form ‘super group’ consultancy

The Art Newspaper

L-R: Brett Gorvy, Philip Hoffman, Ed Dolman, Patti Wong, Alex Dolman Courtesy of Emilio Madrid Four of the art market’s leading figures have joined forces to establish a new consultancy firm to manage top-level clients and their collections through what they say are unprecedented shifts in the trade. What should I be buying?”

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The Past and Future of Indirect Costs: An Interview with Hilary Craiglow

Association of Research Libraries

To keep our members informed about this complex issue, we interviewed Hilary Craiglow, who is the library consulting practice lead at Attain Partners and a national expert on indirect costs as they relate to research libraries. Yet the biggest challenge libraries face in moving toward direct charging is our culture.

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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

Being able to see photographs emailed to me ahead of time by a client can reduce the client’s total project cost, alert me of the need to consult specialized reference books or outside experts, and help me assess whether the client even needs an appraisal report at all. Provenance Paint?

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Four Artwork Storage Solutions

Fine Art Estates

The storage had to be functional and a decorative element in the space. 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. Because of this, the racks are designed for function, not looks.

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Handle with Care: Tips for sending museum collections to conservation

The Mid-West Museum Association

Does the repair require specialized tools or materials that you either have on-hand or are easily obtained? This can be related to monetary, or insurance replacement value, as well as educational, or functional value. Do you have staff trained in a specific type of conservation treatment?

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

An object can have different values, depending upon the function of the appraisal. They also must complete a certification exam based on application theory, principles, methodology, ethics, and report writing standards to real-life appraisal scenarios involving the appraisal functions typically encountered by personal property appraisers.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.