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Ron Perelman's $410m insurance trial is testing the limits of art valuation

The Art Newspaper

At the heart of the case are five paintings, allegedly worth over $410m, by Cy Twombly, Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol and others, which Perelman claims were significantly damaged in a 2018 fire at his East Hampton estate. The insurers dispute the damage, as well as Perelman’s claim that he never attempted to sell the works afterward.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Howard Pyle Painting, Pokémon Cards

WorthPoint

A rare and arresting painting of the Battle of Bunker Hill by Howard Pyle made a quiet but powerful impression at Freeman’s Hindman’s recent American art auction. The post Insights on Auction Sales: Howard Pyle Painting, Pokémon Cards appeared first on WorthPoint. Meanwhile, a major miss was N.C. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Collection Brief // Info and Insight on Art of Collecting

Art Peritus

Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World, on view at the Art Institute of Chicago 29 June until 5 October AUCTIONS Keep your eye out for the Exceptional sales and No Reserve sales that happen in July!

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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Create a disaster response checklist that includes: A list of priority artworks Instructions for emergency packing and transport Contact information for art conservators, insurers, and professional art handlers Safe evacuation routes and storage locations 2. Email, call or click HERE to see how we can assist. ###

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

For insurance replacement purposes, appraisers should consider where the client typically shops, which, in most cases, falls under the retail market. The insured needs to be made whole by replacing the 1925 Cartier ring with a comparable ring of similar qualities. Note that the definition of replacement cost comparable mentions age.

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British woman agrees to return stolen Renaissance painting to Italian museum

The Art Newspaper

Photo: Courtesy Civic Museum of Belluno A Renaissance painting stolen more than half a century ago has been returned to Italy after a British woman agreed to relinquish ownership following a lengthy mediation process. With UK police reluctant to seize the painting, Marinello says, he pursued a civil resolution. “It

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Great Discoveries: Rare Coin Collection Found Behind Painting, Sells for Nearly $3.5 Million

WorthPoint

The sale comes after the coins were found behind a painting in the store room of a French home. Following Narce’s death, a notary came across the coin collection in a small space in a wall behind a painting. He produces content across a wide range of industries, including antiques, insurance, and real estate.