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The Beauty of Botanical Illustration: Capturing the Flora of the Natural World

Invaluable

The popularity of this system, which assigned two Latinate names to all species to aid in their specific identification, not only fueled the creation of botany as an independent scientific discipline but it also boosted demand for botanical illustrations.

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In Plain Sight: The Book As A Work of Art

MIR Appraisal

With the dawn of the Internet Age it has become much easier for those of us who are not particularly experienced in the identification of rare or valuable books to make semi-educated guesses on what we have and what their value may be. Butler’s Fledgling for which she had paid $5.99, only to find that it had been signed by the author!

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Why You Should Get A Charitable Donations Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

With the arrival of colder temps and shorter days, we can't help but realize that the year will soon be drawing to a close. And for many, the end of the year often means thoughts of charitable giving. Peace of mind.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

This sort of appraiser would need certification from GIA or one of the other jewelry organizations to qualify since identification of various precious stones is a requirement. Fine Art appraisers normally handle all paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, sculpture, tapestries and art glass.

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“We Have to Question Everything We’re Doing” – Veteran Art Dealer Richard Solomon on Bringing Galleries Into the 21st Century

Art Dealers Association of America

When I was in my early teens, she started bringing me around to galleries and would give me sculptors’ drawings for presents. When I was in the supermarket business, we all recognized the importance of brand identification. When did you first become interested in visual art? My mother was a very avid collector.

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Architectural Conservator, George Washington’s Mount Vernon

WCG

Conducts and oversees proper sampling of materials for laboratory identification and/or analysis, and cohesively synthesizes findings in written form. Ability to document research findings and to assist in recording structures and field conditions as well as produce basic measured drawings.