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Chief Conservator, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

WCG

Opened in 2010, the Goode Center is one of the largest conservation facilities in the southeast and is outfitted with advanced analytical and examination capabilities including hyperspectral and infrared imaging, scanning and portable x-ray fluorescence, FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopy, microfade testing, and computed x-radiography.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in June

WorthPoint

The previously unseen materials from this groundbreaking movie offer collectors, film historians, and enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of cinema’s most renowned filmmakers. Carved carousel animals are some of the most whimsical and desired pieces of American folk art.

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Temporarily Storing Artwork: A Case Study

Fine Art Estates

As with my post on transporting an artwork in your car , I will make suggestions on how to temporarily store artwork by safely stacking two-dimensional works against a wall using protective materials that would be found in your home or could be picked up at a local U-LINE, Lowes, or Home Depot.

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Project Assistant Conservator positions in Objects Conservation and Paintings Conservation

WCG

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will soon be posting two Project Assistant Conservator positions in Objects Conservation and Paintings Conservation within the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation. Demonstrated ability to perform historic and materials research.

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Art Peritus Launches AP Selects to Bring More Antiques & Design to Market

Art Peritus

So, we decided to test the market for a select group of clients who were looking to downsize or change the interiors of their primary residence or second home. They typically have quite a bit of furniture and decorative art to sell. Rarely is the property new unless it is a unique or custom design.

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6 Visual Artists Who Dabbled in Jewelry-Making

Invaluable

How Visual Artists Became Jewelry Artists Jewelry-making and art share a long, interwoven history, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that artists discovered the true potential of jewelry as another form of expression. He spent his career stabbing and slashing canvases and other materials—each cut with a simple yet exacting expression.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

You can search by location or by type of material to be appraised. Fine Art appraisers normally handle all paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, sculpture, tapestries and art glass. Within residential contents appraisers and fine art appraisers, there are some overlaps.