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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

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. If you have a covered loss of an artwork, you will need to provide the adjustor with documentation proving ownership and its value when the incident took place.

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Rare Prints of America’s Founding Documents Could Make $8 Million at Auction

Artnet News

The post Rare Prints of America’s Founding Documents Could Make $8 Million at Auction appeared first on Artnet News. The sale includes contemporary copies of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

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Most important George Washington document in private hands showcased at Potter & Potter April 18

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — Potter & Potter president Gabe Fajuri calls consignor Eric Caren the “Babe Ruth” of the historic document collecting world, and rightly so.

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What Documentation Do I Need for a Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

However, the process can seem daunting, especially when it comes to gathering the necessary documentation. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the documentation requirements for various types of jewelry appraisals, from rings and watches to diamonds, gold, gemstones, and vintage or antique pieces.

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Signed documents from Marilyn Monroe, Lincoln, and Einstein cross the block at University Archives April 10

Auction Central News

The catalog is […] The post Signed documents from Marilyn Monroe, Lincoln, and Einstein cross the block at University Archives April 10 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Preserving Our Past: A Guide to Protecting and Conserving Historical Documents

ValuePros Appraisal Services

Historical documents serve as a window into the past, providing valuable insights into the lives, events, and cultures that shaped our world. In this blog post, we will explore practical tips and techniques to safeguard historical documents, ensuring their protection and conservation for years to come.

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Founding Documents of the U.S., Books, and Other Treasures

Maine Antique Digest

Sotheby’s, New York City Photos courtesy Sotheby’s The broadside-formatted printing by John Holt of the Declaration of Independence on the entirety of the third page of the July 11, 1776, issue of the New-York Journal; or, The General Advertiser, Number 1749, sold on the phone for $3,360,000 (est. 2,500,000/5,000,000). It was underbid

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