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Long Overdue: Cultural Change Affecting the Art Market

MIR Appraisal

To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Several decades ago, the art world was quite different. They were commissioned by the museum for an unknown price in the millions and installed two years ago.

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Modern Furniture – What is it and who wants it?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

The late 19th-century contemporary art movement influences this type of furniture, blending abstract expression with functionality, a testament to the ingenuity of its creators. The concept of minimalism, characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and a focus on functionality, emerged as a defining style during the modern art movement.

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The Best Places To Sell Your Chinese Pottery And Porcelain

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Between researching the items, trying to find provenance, and then getting estimated values, many tasks must be completed before deciding where to sell them to realize the highest return. Trying to sell any antiques can take a lot of work.

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The Black Market for Stolen Antiques Is Booming

WorthPoint

For example, since invading Ukraine in 2022, Russia has reportedly stolen of stealing tens of thousands of pieces from Ukraine, ranging from ancient Scythian gold to modern art. Egypt, Iraq, and Syria have also been especially vulnerable to widespread looting and have lost crucial cultural history they are working to get back.

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In Memoriam: Carl Grimm

WCG

He interned at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, studying with lab Co-directors James Bernstein and Inge- Lise Eckmann. It was prophetic that he carried out his third-year internship in San Francisco where he spent the most extended phase of his career.