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Spring Sale of African American Art

Maine Antique Digest

Swann Galleries, New York City Photos courtesy Swann Galleries For its April 4 sale of African American art, Swann Galleries offered 239 lots of paintings, watercolors, prints, photography, and sculpture and featured a special evening session called “Art for Life” of contemporary works sold to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.

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African American Art Auction

Maine Antique Digest

The department offered landscapes, still-life paintings, abstractions, drawings, sculpture, prints, and works in mixed media. Swann Galleries, New York City Photos courtesy Swann Galleries Now in its 17th year, Swann Galleries African American art department sold $3,154,557 worth of art that spanned 100 years in its October 3 sale.

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The FAE Design Blog Table of Contents:

Fine Art Estates

The FAE Design Blog table of Contents has been divided into the following categories: Most Recent Post Safe Handling of Artwork Artwork Installation Framing Artwork Fine Prints How to get the most out of the FAE Website __ 1. Fine Pints: The Value in Fine and Reproductive Prints What Does That Fraction Mean on a Fine Print?

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Informational Posts FAE created for their Design Blog

Fine Art Estates

Contents is divided into the following categories: Most Recent Post Safe Handling of Artwork Artwork Installation Framing Artwork Fine Prints __ 1. Artwork Installation: Hanging and Framing FAQ’s Siting Sculpture, Part One: Overview Siting Sculpture: Part Two, A Case Study 4. We hope you find them useful.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Maybe sculptures make your hands itch to throw clay on a potter's wheel, or portraits help you feel a connection to the past. Some artists work exclusively as printmakers and don't offer original works for sale, only limited edition prints. Also, beware of prints with an embossed artist signature in the print but no pencil signature.

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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Protective Measures For fine paintings, prints, and photographs, museum-grade framing is essential. Sculptures and mixed-media pieces should be placed on stable surfaces. For outdoor sculptures, additional measures are necessary. Ensure sculptures are anchored securely to their bases to withstand high winds or seismic activity.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

In the past, furniture companies and named designers' ideas were the only ideas showcased on the printed or digital page. Sculptural, curvy furniture inspired by natural shapes and patterns is making a comeback. This design style, known as biomorphism, originally became popular in the 1980s.