November, 2023

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Dear Climate Activists

Artifactual History Appraisal

After I was shocked last week to see a major arts journal publish an article endorsing continued attacks on artworks, my resulting thoughts coalesced in the form of a heartfelt letter to the climate activists contemplating future attacks. Dear Climate Activists, First I will start with the positive. I respect your concern for the environment and I also care deeply about the threat of climate change.

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THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE

The Appraiser Coach

Getting older got you thinking about retirement? Well, hopefully this isn’t the first time it’s crossed your mind. It’s never too early to think about what you want your job to look like long term. And the ideal retirement plan might look different for you than it does your neighbor. Maybe you have a last day, turn in your keys, buy an RV and travel the country.

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Understanding Home Appraisal in Divorce: What You Need to Know

Prime Appraisals

When couples decide to part ways, understanding the process of home appraisal for divorce becomes crucial. This appraisal plays a significant role in determining how assets, particularly the family home, are divided. Divorce is a challenging time, and the added complexity of valuing shared property can be overwhelming. This article aims to demystify the process, providing essential insights into why and how a home is appraised during divorce proceedings.

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No Respect – And a Sigh of Relief

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

As a young dealer of American art, I sometimes looked enviously at dealers in Old Masters and French Impressionist art. Not only did they have excuses for frequent trips to art fairs in Europe, but they also had a worldwide clientele. The major Impressionist and Modern sales at Sotheby’s and Christie’s were black-tie, invitation-required, champagne-fueled, evening affairs with plenty of what the daily papers called “celebs” in attendance.

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Choosing the Right Diamond

JB Jewels

WOULD YOU CHOOSE A Natural, Lab-Grown, OR INHERITED Diamond? Everyone deserves a diamond that they truly love. This is what I tell all of my clients. While not all of us are lucky enough to inherit a diamond, we all have the option to create our own custom engagement ring. Recently, a client came to me looking to do just that for his girlfriend. They had been discussing their engagement and spoke about the possibility of using an inherited diamond they already owned.

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Unwrapping the Joy: Antiques Fairs for Christmas Shopping

IACF

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s that time of the year when we embark on the quest to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. While online shopping and big chain shops may seem like convenient options, there’s a timeless charm to exploring the treasures and unique finds at antiques fairs. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of antiques fairs for Christmas shopping, focusing on their environmental benefits, support for small businesses, and the diverse and unu

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Interpreting Coded Messages in Friendship Albums

Past is Present

The Stubbs Collection at the American Antiquarian Society contains hundreds of friendship albums. Friendship albums usually contain messages to the album owners from friends, family members, and schoolmates. Many messages have a “forget me not” theme, or they may be philosophical or humorous.

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How Personal Property Appraisers Can Increase the Value of Your Estate Sale

Prime Appraisals

Personal property appraisers play a key role in making sure you get the most out of your estate sale. When you're planning to sell items from an estate, whether it's a collection of antiques, art, or other valuable belongings, knowing their true worth is crucial. This is where personal property appraisers step in. They have the skills and knowledge to figure out exactly how much your items are worth.

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Discover 4 Famous Artist-Print Collaborations—From Frank Stella to Pierre Soulages—in Artnet’s Contemporary Editions Sale

Artnet Auctions

The sale also features prints and multiples by artists such as Ed Ruscha, Gerhard Richter, John Baldessari, and Sol LeWitt. The post Discover 4 Famous Artist-Print Collaborations—From Frank Stella to Pierre Soulages—in Artnet’s Contemporary Editions Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Guardians of History: Antique Sculpture Preservation

The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

“It’s not a museum. It’s not a place of artifacts; it’s a place of ideas– Jeanie Kahnke”. For centuries, art collectors and historians have worked to preserve sculptures of bygone eras – guardians of history that connect us with the past. With new technologies and methods, these ancient embryos of beauty can be cleaned and [.

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Announcing a state competition in support of Midwest museums!

The Mid-West Museum Association

As we round out our 95th year of service, the AMM Board of Directors invites #ProudMuseumPeople across the region to participate in a friendly state-to-state competition in support of the AMM Annual Fund. Help us set a new annual giving record by making a contribution today! The Annual Fund is essential for AMM to continue to grow core programs while remaining responsive to evolving member needs.

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How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Jewelry has a long history of being a prized and coveted form of personal decoration, and it frequently has both monetary and sentimental worth. The ability of jewelry to be authenticated, or when we say it is real jewelry, can substantially impact its value. It is essential to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit jewelry pieces, regardless of whether you are a jewelry enthusiast, a collector, or looking to make a purchase.

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Cost vs Investment

The Appraiser Coach

As human beings, we often think of the cost of things. It is my opinion that we think about the cost too much. It keeps us from achieving something truly great. For instance, we may consider starting to get up and exercise every morning, but decide against it when we consider the 30 minutes of sleep we’re going to lose by getting up early to exercise.

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4 Reasons to Buy Handmade Christmas Ornaments This Year

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Nothing beats the beauty and personality of handcrafted decorations when decking out your Christmas tree. Christmas decorations crafted by hand distinguish your tree from those that are mass produced. Each handmade ornament is meticulously made with care, adding a personal touch to your holiday decor. Handcrafted ornaments are available to fit every taste and theme, whether you prefer traditional designs or more modern styles.

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Cooperative Galleries and the Future of Local Art

Michael Rose Fine Art

The market for fine art is ever-evolving and while most news about the gallery field focuses on blue chip outposts in major cosmopolitan centers the vast majority of working artists operate within their own regional communities dotted around the United States. The average artist will never see their work acquired by a museum, will not receive an institutional retrospective, and likely will struggle to find robust gallery representation.

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Virtual Summit: “small But MIGHTY: the powerful resilience of SMALL museums”

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

The American Association for State and Local History presents a virtual summit that will celebrate the creativity and resourcefulness of small museums through the lens of resiliency. What have we learned about small museums responding to global change that can inspire the field? How can the challenges of operating a small museum also make it easier to be nimble when faced with obstacles?

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Rosemary

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

In 1978, Roberta and I joined our friend Buzz Spector to found White Walls: A Magazine of Writings by Artists. One of the few publications dealing with word-and-image art, it soon began to attract submissions by some notable artists in the field. One evening as we sat around a table examining submissions for the second issue, Roberta held up a submission.

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How Do Pawn Shops Appraise Jewelry?: Understanding the Process

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

An appraisal of a piece of jewelry often called a jewelry appraisal , is necessary for purchasers and sellers who wish to grasp the piece's value accurately. It is a complex procedure that requires evaluating many aspects, such as the quality, craftsmanship, historical significance, and materials used. Pawnshops are typically one of the locations where jewelry appraisal services are offered.

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Your First 20 Minutes of the Day

The Appraiser Coach

What did you do this morning when you first opened your eyes? Hopefully, your answer is not, “Hit the snooze, closed my eyes again, rolled over, and fell back to sleep.” What did you do the morning before and the one before that? If you are like most people, the answer is pretty much the same every day. With few exceptions, we humans are creatures of habit, and we do things pretty much the same every day, from week to week, from month to month, from year to year, and… well, you get the point

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Exploring A Wealth of Expertise: Our Diverse Services

Huddleston Fine Jewelry Appraisals

Jewelry holds a special place in our hearts. Each piece carries not only a price tag but also priceless sentimental value. However, to truly protect and appreciate the worth of your cherished jewelry, it's essential to h.

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Artifacts of an Antebellum Physician

Past is Present

Within the vast collections at the American Antiquarian Society there is a particularly interesting assortment of items that offer a unique glimpse into the world of Dr. Nathan Staples Pike, his family, and the medical trade in antebellum America. The Pike-Wright Family collection, donated to AAS by Susan Pike Corcoran, contains Dr.

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Get Quick Cash for the Holidays by Selling Old Jewelry

Diamond Buyers

Are you in need of quick cash for the holidays? Don't stress! We have you covered! Check out our top tips for selling old jewelry for quick holiday cash.

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The Importance of Provenance in Art Appraisal

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Provenance, the documented history of an artwork’s ownership, is a cornerstone of art appraisal that adds layers of significance to the valuation process. In this blog post, we delve into the crucial role of provenance and its impact on the appraisal of fine art. 1. Establishing Authenticity: Provenance serves as a vital tool in authenticating artworks.

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Choosing the Right Appraisal Professionals for Accurate Property Valuation

Prime Appraisals

When it comes to real estate, the accuracy of property valuation is paramount. That's where appraisal professionals step in. These experts play a crucial role in determining the true value of a property, a task that goes far beyond mere number-crunching. Selecting the right appraisal professionals can make a world of difference in your real estate transactions, ensuring that you get a fair deal, whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing a property.

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Life is a Yo-Yo

The Appraiser Coach

I suck. No, really I do. I am a sad specimen of a human being. I know what I should do every day to live a healthy, productive, and wealthy lifestyle, but I don’t do it. Well, I do it much of the time, but I just am not as consistent as I should be. As a mentor for others, I feel especially aware of my less than stellar actions. Nothing irks me quite like the self-improvement ‘gurus’ who are all talk and little action.

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Why Provenance is Paramount

Art Peritus

Why Provenance is Paramount As the holiday season approaches with calendars full of significant auctions and art fairs, you’re probably finding your inbox filled with emails reflecting on the sales trends expected to shape the market in the coming year. And while the UBS 2023 Global Wealth Report , ARTnews, and The Art Newspaper (to name a few) provide exceptional insights into the year ahead, we at Art Peritus wanted to focus on something more evergreen: Provenance, an important element that ca

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“Mommy’s not home, but she says you can come in.”

The Appraiser Coach

We’ve all been there before. You drive for an hour for an inspection. When you get there, you knock on the door, only to have it opened by the kids. You ask them if their parents are home, to which they respond, “No.” When you call the parents, they say something like, “Oh, I’m not home right now, but the kids will let you in.” Now what? Where do you go from there?

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Scheduling Rush Orders

The Appraiser Coach

A problem that I’ve run into several times during my coaching, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, is rush orders. Appraisers don’t know what to do. They’re scheduled out 4, 5, 8 weeks, and then they get a call from someone they’ve done business for for years with a rush order that needs to be done as soon as possible. They don’t want to disappoint their clients, but they also don’t have time to fit the rush order in.