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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

These trends are observed clearly in magazine displays, social media posts, and Pinterest, followed by changes in the direction of retail and auction house sales. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.

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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. Providing Proof: Proving you possessed an artwork can be as easy as having a photograph of it on the wall of your home and a related bill of sale.

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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. Following extensive research, he asked me to appraise the drawing for him.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. These websites compile results from many auction houses and show not only the results of past sales, but also estimates of works that will appear in future sales.

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The value of a NFT

Drishti LLC Appraisers

I have worked in technology for 30 years, but hadn’t heard of a NFT until the recent sale by Christie’s. The idea of a high-value digital artwork seemed counterintuitive, but the sale of Everydays: The First 5000 Days by Beeple for $69 Million at a Christie’s auction ( [link] ) set the high mark for a NFT.

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Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time

Antiques Dealer

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. This can involve documenting the purchase price, date of acquisition, provenance, and any relevant information about the artwork. Consider the quality of the artist’s work.

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