Sat.Nov 11, 2023 - Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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