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Another Schiele work returned to the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum

The Art Newspaper

The 1918 drawing had been in the possession of another Austrian Jewish family, which recently became suspicious of the work's provenance and contacted Grünbaum’s heirs directly in order to “do the right thing”

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Drawing Owned by George Washington Shatters Expectations!

Art Peritus

“The Destruction of the Bastille,” a remarkable drawing created at the onset of the French Revolution for George Washington, sold for an incredible final price of $1,996,000 – more than double its high estimate of $800,000! This extraordinary ink-wash drawing owes much of its significance to its remarkable provenance.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Today, rooms' light fixtures, whether oversized pendants, floating orbs, geometric chandeliers, or hanging pieces of abstract shapes, are more eye-catching and draw the eye to them.

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Authenticating Artwork: Value in Validation

Drishti LLC Appraisers

While a CoA can be a valuable document, they are also a commonly forged document so we rely on further documentation of provenance – the paper trail of previous ownership or record of sale – and study of the artwork to prove authenticity. The drawing was purchased from a reputable auction house, but not identified as a Hogarth.

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American Association for State and Local History’s Reimagining the Historic House Museum workshop 

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

Drawing from innovative organizations, we profile historic sites that are using new models to engage with their communities to become more relevant, are adopting creative forms of interpretation and programming, and earning income to become more financially sustainable. Max van Balgooy, President, Engaging Places LLC, Rockville, MD.

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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

Being able to easily provide your insurance carrier with images, acquisition paperwork, and provenance information is only one of many reasons to keep detailed collection records. A self-generated inventory number, The name of the work, The medium, And if the work was a print, drawing, painting, sculpture, or photograph.

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Antique and Vintage Peridot Jewelry: Discovering the Golden Green Beauty

Invaluable

Uses in Jewelry and Fashion Throughout history peridots have proven a versatile adornment from fashion to jewelry. Whether it is the history of the stone, its various symbolic meanings, or the beautiful color that draws you in, peridots make for a fantastic jewelry investment. Sold for $57,500 USD via Sotheby’s (December 2016).

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