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Surround Yourself With Success

The Appraiser Coach

I’ve talked many times about the principle of the mastermind. Napoleon Hill, who was one of the first people to talk about it, described it this way: when you get more than 2 people in a room with similar backgrounds, similar needs, and similar goals, then you form an additional entity (paraphrasing). This is the mastermind. It is the power of communication and connection with other people.

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Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program applications are closing on February 28!

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

The program provides small and mid-sized museums with support for a general conservation assessment, a study of all the institution’s collections, buildings, and building systems, as well as its policies and procedures relating to collections care. Participants who complete the program receive an assessment report with prioritized recommendations to improve collections care.

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Should Museums Show Art Owned by Patrons? It’s Tempting. It Can Also Blow Up

Artnet News

As the Brooklyn Museum prepared to present the collection of a trustee, Swizz Beatz, it aimed to avoid controversy. The post Should Museums Show Art Owned by Patrons? It’s Tempting. It Can Also Blow Up appeared first on Artnet News.

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Pauli Bailey – AIA Gallery Artist

Elsinore Gallery

Artist Biography : Pauli Bailey studied fine art and textile design at UC Davis graduating with a BS in Textile Design. She studied Plein Aire painting with Camille Prezewodek, a colorist, landscape with Gregory Kondos, and Carole Watanabe. As Director of Operations for Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, CA Pauli learned art business while pursuing painting on her own. “200 Offerings for Peace” broke through for Pauli.

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Did True Footage Fire Dustin?

The Appraiser Coach

The short answer is, Yes. Check out this minisode to find out why and what is next for The Appraiser Coach.

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How to Prepare Your Parents' Estate

Penrose Appraisals

It's not the most pleasant of topics, but we have to face it - one day, our parents will die and it will be up to us to figure out what to do with all of their belongings. This is understandably a very daunting task. Fortunately, there are concrete steps you can take now, while they are still with you, that will make it much easier later on. It starts with conversation.

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Symbols of Love in Art, Antiques and Jewellery

Grays Antiques

Love is in the air, and it's also in the antique market ! As Valentine's Day draws near and the search for that perfect, heart-felt gift intensifies, we're taking a look at the timeless, and unusual, symbols of love in the decorative arts. Hearts Few symbols encapsulate love and romance as universally as the iconic heart. Dating back to Ancient Greece, where lyric poetry associated the 'mad heart' with our strongest human emotions, this symbol has endured through the ages.

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930 Did True Footage Fire Dustin?

The Appraiser Coach

The short answer is, Yes. Check out this minisode to find out why and what is next for The Appraiser Coach. Check out this episode!

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Artnet Auctions’s Martina Batovic on the Dynamism of Post-War Art and Her Highlights From the Current Sale

Artnet Auctions

Batovic recently joined Artnet Auctions as the Co-Head of Post-War and Contemporary Art. The post Artnet Auctions’s Martina Batovic on the Dynamism of Post-War Art and Her Highlights From the Current Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Guide to Budget-Friendly Sterling Silver Diamond Tennis Bracelets

John Thomas Jewelers

Navigating the world of sterling silver diamond tennis bracelets might feel like traversing a minefield, especially when you're on a budget. But don't worry, you're not alone in this journey. In this guide, you'll find a treasure trove of insights into selecting the perfect, budget-friendly diamond tennis bracelet. You'll discover the nuances of different metal options, diamond sizes, shapes and the significance of their settings.

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Bob Dodson- Artists In Action Gallery

Elsinore Gallery

Artist Biography: I am a Salem-based artist and utilize a variety of mediums – acrylic, assemblage, collage and clay. At the moment I am primarily focused in working with clay because of the endless possibilities found in the medium. My work is an ever-changing representation of my journey through life. I am driven to create from the steady stream of concept/mystery/ideal that streams through my mind.

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Acknowledging, Not Erasing, the Past

Maine Antique Digest

Slotin Folk Art Auction, Buford, Georgia Photos courtesy Slotin Folk Art Auction Many collections that come to auction are pleasing to the eye; they encapsulate the history of an artist or celebrate the material produced by a company.

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Silver Markings – The True Means To Determine Price Of A Precious Antique Silver Item

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Antique Silver has its own value and you will be surprised to find out that it is much more than its real value on the market. Why? The reason behind this is the antiquity behind the item, which means that its history and craftsmanship are factors that go into determining the price of the item. So, if you happen to come across a very old piece of silver, which is heavy and a bit rusted, don’t call the scrap dealer.

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36th ANNIVERSARY SALE

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

It is my true honor celebrating our 36th year here in the New York Diamond District! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all, our treasured clients without whom this wouldn’t be possible. Your loyalty, referrals, and reviews are more appreciated than words can ever express! In honor of you all, enjoy our deep discounted sale prices and Free FedEx shipping on all the following state of the art magnificent Fine Jewelry designs.

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Dee Hendrix – Artists In Action Gallery

Elsinore Gallery

· Short Bio Dee Hendrix, a native Oregonian living in the woods south of Salem, creates 2D art influenced by the region’s natural beauty. With degrees in both Fine Arts and Biology from Willamette University and studies in Natural Science Illustration from Rhode Island School of Design, Dee’s work is at times a blend of scientific precision and always one of artistic expression.

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Amid Rash of Vandalism, New York Art World Grapples with Divide on Israel-Hamas War

Artnet News

Galleries and museums have been tagged all over town. Everyone is wondering: Who is responsible, and what comes next? The post Amid Rash of Vandalism, New York Art World Grapples with Divide on Israel-Hamas War appeared first on Artnet News.

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Jim Richards- Artists In Action Gallery

Elsinore Gallery

Mediums Oil Dry Media (Charcoal, Graphite, Colored Pencil) Short Bio Art has been my passion for over 35 years and sharing passion through my art is my joy. I am inspired by the simple beauty seen in life. This beauty ranges from simple movement and line to its physical embodiment. There is inner beauty that all people and objects possess if seen in the proper light and perspective – metaphorically and literally speaking.

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Cameron Covey- Artists In Action Gallery

Elsinore Gallery

Artist Biography I was born In Vanport, Oregon, and I am a woman named Cameron. I was a teenager in the sixties. I lost friends in the Vietnam War, cried for President Kennedy, cheered women who fought for women’s rights, remember the Civil Rights Movement, remember the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, and the war after war after war that this country has gone through.

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The Krugerrand Phenomenon

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

Fast Facts about the Krugerrand First minted in 1967 The world’s first gold bullion coin Silver version released in 2017 by Rand Refinery Accounted for 90% of the global coin market in 1980 Banned for import in the United States from 1985-1991 due to South Africa’s apartheid policy Over 50 million gold Krugerrands have been sold since the coin’s debut The Birth of the Krugerrand The Krugerrand can be traced back to a time when South Africa found itself amid a tumultuous era.

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