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Paintings depicting the infamous Maralinga nuclear bomb tests to feature at Melbourne Art Fair

The Art Newspaper

The Indigenous artist Harriette Bryant Created delves into the human cost of the tests conducted by the UK in South Australia in the 1950s

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‘It’s a little bit of a testing period’: inaugural Atlanta Art Fair opens with buzzy VIP turnout

The Art Newspaper

Dealers hope the city’s first art fair will help Atlanta artists build a bigger collector base

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Basquiat to Chagall: Hong Kong's international auction houses turn to household names during art week

The Art Newspaper

As mainland Chinese art buying continues its post-pandemic contraction, Christies and Sothebys are pivoting fromultra-contemporary Western artists towards tried-and-tested 19th- and 20th-century big hitters

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How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

How to Tell if Jewelry is Real: Your Key Guide A few different tests may be done to determine whether the jewelry is authentic or fake: For Precious Metal Identification 1. Magnet Test: Precious metals like gold and silver are non-magnetic. Magnet Test: Precious metals like gold and silver are non-magnetic.

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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship

Invaluable

From the earliest forms introduced in the 17th century that borrowed from European traditions to the 18th-century examples that showcased American makers forging their own path, colonial American silver set the bar high for those who followed. Join us to explore this rich artistic tradition through its history and core makers.

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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

Ask for a trial subscription with all fields filled with test data. This will allow you to test the functionality of a program and its ease of use, especially if you plan to enter data yourself. I titled each document with: The name of the Artist, (Last name first so files appear alphabetical by artist.)

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraiser will then gather essential information about the contemporary artwork, which may include detailed photography of the artwork, provenance or ownership history of the artwork, information about the artist, and any relevant documentation or certificates. Extensive research is a vital part of the appraisal process.