The Last Thing I Wanted To Do
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 25, 2022
I grew up in a real-estate home. My father was involved in real-estate for as long as I can remember. When I was in my teens my dad became an. Read More.
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What makes a great museum leader?
The Mid-West Museum Association
OCTOBER 26, 2022
During a recent Midwest Museums Connect Meetup, we asked members to help us brainstorm the qualities of a great museum leader. We considered what leadership should and should not look like, often inspired by personal experiences with past supervisors. In summary, here are the group’s thoughts on the qualities of great museum leaders: They desire to build and earn trust from stakeholders (internal and external) through clear communication and consistent action.
Lessons Learned About Climate and Art from the Van Gogh Soup Can Protest
Art Peritus
OCTOBER 24, 2022
By now many have heard about the group “Stop Oil Now” pouring a can of soup on “Sunflowers” by Vincent Van Gogh at the National Gallery. The incident was originally reported via Artnet. The intent of the activists involved (according to their messaging) was not to damage the painting that was protected behind glass, but instead to call attention to their climate-centered mission and encourage society to question what we value on the whole.
Jewels of the Nile: Discovering ancient Egyptian treasures?
A Matter of Brilliance
OCTOBER 14, 2022
All photos (C)2022 Aimee Berrent If you live anywhere nearby, run, don’t walk, to the Worcester Art Museum before January 8. That’s where you’ll see an amazing exhibit of their early Egyptian jewelry collection—just in time for the 100 th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. The 300 objects on display give you a sense of the genius of these artisans: their materials, the symbolism of the items they created, and the impact of their talent on future generations.
Mr Nathaniel Hillier – A Georgian Engraving
Mark Hill
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A framed etching of Mr Nathaniel Hillier, 9.5cm wide I’ve collected prints, from etchings to engravings and woodcuts to lithographs, since I was a schoolboy. I always look at them when I’m out buying, not that I need any more, but – you know, just in case. Browsing the excellent Risby Barns antiques centres near Bury, I chanced upon this charming, chunkily framed portrait etching.
Are My Vintage Halloween Decorations Worth Anything?
Veritas Art Appraisals
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Halloween is a supernaturally fun holiday for children! Spooky decorations, like ghosts, spider webs, and bat trimming bushes and trees, lend homes a decidedly “haunted house” aura. The anticipation awaiting the hunt for the perfect pumpkin to carve into a jack-o-lantern with a wacky or scary face. The excitement of donning costumes and being a.
Howdy, Partner!
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 4, 2022
As an entrepreneur in your business, you are wired to seek and get excited about opportunities. New people, new options, a new environment, or a new place all present a. Read More.
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The Supreme Court to Decide on Andy Warhol Foundation & Lynn Goldsmith Matter
Art Peritus
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Should the Warhol Foundation compensate the Photographer Lynn Goldsmith for referencing her photograph of Prince, or is it Fair Use? Two different courts had different opinions on the matter, so this case has moved all the way up to the Supreme Court. The decision will actually be televised on CSPAN today and will have a major impact on Art Law. The Art World is all ears because the decision will have trickle down effects in terms of Fair Use and many organizations, including Museums, are concer
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and … Shoes?
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Let’s talk about shoes. Now I know, you may not expect businessmen and professionals to talk about shoes. Surely, they have more important things to think about. Nevertheless, the. Read More.
Spotlighting Moonlighting
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 11, 2022
This might seem counterintuitive, but when your business is growing and you are finding new clients, that’s the best time to start dabbling in a new side hustle apart from. Read More.
The Great Wealth Transfer: Trust & Estate Appraisals
Art Peritus
OCTOBER 6, 2022
A recent article from ARTnews on “The Great Wealth Transfer” takes a forward look at the implications of the impending transfer of wealth (including art) from the Boomer generation to Gen X and Millennials. In the article, the consensus from Sara McDaniel with Morgan Stanley seems to be that children may not want to take on their parents’ art collections due to differences in taste.
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