Bührle Foundation’s provenance research is inadequate, report finds
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 28, 2024
The report by Raphael Gross calls for more research and details how Jewish owners are omitted from the published provenance
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$30 Million Rothko With Fascinating Provenance to Lead Sotheby’s Postponed Hong Kong Sales
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Its owners have included Jho Low, Paul and Bunny Mellon, and Francois Pinault The post $30 Million Rothko With Fascinating Provenance to Lead Sotheby’s Postponed Hong Kong Sales appeared first on Artnet News.
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V&A provenance expert heads to Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 28, 2024
Jacques Schuhmacher, who worked on several key restitution cases at the London museum, has taken up the role of executive director of provenance research
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Provenance Researcher
SPNHC
JUNE 13, 2024
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History [link] The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) Office of the Registrar is seeking contract services for provenance research and coordination services to: 1) provide provenance research services to evaluate the prior acquisition of collections deemed by NMNH to be high priority (..)
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Contract Provenance Researcher
SPNHC
JULY 17, 2024
Smithsonian Institution, The National Museum of African Art [link] The National Museum of African Art seeks contract services for a provenance researcher in support of their Shared Stewardship and Ethical Returns policy.
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From ordinals to ownership: Christie's explores new frontiers of blockchain-based provenance
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The auction house runs two auctions that place web3 increasingly at the heart of the traditional art market
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Provenance Research & Support Contract
SPNHC
JUNE 24, 2024
These contract services shall provide provenance research and coordination in support of the new NMNH Ethical Returns and Shared Stewardship Program, as well as support and implementation… Source
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Why Provenance is Paramount
Art Peritus
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Why Provenance is Paramount As the holiday season approaches with calendars full of significant auctions and art fairs, you’re probably finding your inbox filled with emails reflecting on the sales trends expected to shape the market in the coming year. Allen, and the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection.
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The Met Returns an Ancient Sumerian Sculpture to Iraq
Artnet News
APRIL 17, 2024
The repatriation follows the museum's recent appointment of a head of provenance research. The post The Met Returns an Ancient Sumerian Sculpture to Iraq appeared first on Artnet News.
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Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer
Artnet News
MAY 21, 2024
France has doubled down on efforts to research the provenance of all remaining Nazi-looted artworks. The post Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer appeared first on Artnet News.
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French Police Seize $100 Million Worth of Russian Avant-Garde Paintings
Artnet News
APRIL 3, 2024
Half of the works were bought from disgraced dealer Itzhak Zarug who has since been found guilty of falsifying provenance. The post French Police Seize $100 Million Worth of Russian Avant-Garde Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.
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Three looted objects from ancient Egyptian graves returned by the Netherlands
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 29, 2024
The restitutions are seen as reflective of the way museums are paying closer attention to the provenance of works in their collections
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Angelina Jolie’s Ferrari Pulled From Christie’s Sale Amid Scrutiny
Artnet News
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The 1958 car was set to be the star lot at Christie’s “Exceptional Sale” on November 20 but was removed after questions emerged around its provenance. The post Angelina Jolie’s Ferrari Pulled From Christie’s Sale Amid Scrutiny appeared first on Artnet News.
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Manhattan DA Returns 11th Nazi-Looted Egon Schiele Artwork to Grünbaum Heirs
Artnet News
JULY 26, 2024
The work was in the collection of a man who had purchased it without knowledge of its provenance. The post Manhattan DA Returns 11th Nazi-Looted Egon Schiele Artwork to Grünbaum Heirs appeared first on Artnet News.
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A Gustav Klimt Portrait, Presumed Lost for Decades, Sets a New Record at $32 Million
Artnet News
APRIL 24, 2024
The painting's provenance has sparked considerable debate among specialists. The post A Gustav Klimt Portrait, Presumed Lost for Decades, Sets a New Record at $32 Million appeared first on Artnet News.
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Another Schiele work returned to the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum
The Art Newspaper
JULY 26, 2024
The 1918 drawing had been in the possession of another Austrian Jewish family, which recently became suspicious of the work's provenance and contacted Grünbaum’s heirs directly in order to “do the right thing”
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The Importance of Provenance in Art Appraisal
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Provenance, the documented history of an artwork’s ownership, is a cornerstone of art appraisal that adds layers of significance to the valuation process. In this blog post, we delve into the crucial role of provenance and its impact on the appraisal of fine art.
MFA Boston Returns a 2,500-Year-Old Necklace to Turkey
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
When the museum bought the necklace in 1982, it did not receive any provenance records. The post MFA Boston Returns a 2,500-Year-Old Necklace to Turkey appeared first on Artnet News.
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Mountain Lions in N.H.? Some locals believe the big cats still roam the Granite State
Wbur
AUGUST 12, 2024
Fish and Game officials say none of them have proven the presence of the animal in the state. Fish and Game officials say none of them have proven the presence of the animal in the state. Dozens of mountain lion sighting reports are filed each year in New Hampshire.
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Circa-1880 English Wool Merchant’s Trade Sign leads our five auction highlights
Auction Central News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Circa-1880 English Wool Merchant’s Trade Sign, $20,000 PLAINFIELD, NH – This handsome English trade sign in the form of a ram had a provenance to the London folk art dealership Robert Young Antiques.
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Antique fortune teller machines lead at Potter & Potter September 12
Auction Central News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The event includes a big variety of fortune teller coin-operated machines with provenance to the Mike Gorski collection of faithful reproductions. CHICAGO — Potter & Potter will bring more than 750 lots to market Thursday, September 12 in its Coin-Op and Advertising mega-sale.
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Ancient Greek ring with Intaglio of Philoctetes commanded $38K at Artemis
Auction Central News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
LOUISVILLE, CO — An ancient Greek ring with a provenance that includes Prince Stanislas Poniatowski, William Beckford, and a Seagram heiress sold for $30,000 ($38,250 with buyer’s premium) at Artemis Gallery on August 2.
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How To Sell Art At Auction
Art Appraisal Resources
JANUARY 16, 2024
An original Monet painting could sell for over $600,000,000, but a lesser quality, different medium, or scene painting with less than solid provenance could sell for $600,000. Provenance - this is the history of ownership of the art. Provenance is essential for high-value items that are widely reproduced/forged.
Navajo relics owned by Western author Hoffman Birney delivered big results at Freeman’s Hindman
Auction Central News
AUGUST 6, 2024
CINCINNATI — Freeman’s Hindman‘s Native American and Southwestern Jewelry sale on July 11 saw three Navajo lots strongly perform, possibly due to their provenance to a once-popular writer of Western and horse books for both adults and children. Complete results are available for review at LiveAuctioneers.
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How to Win Your Property Tax Appeal: Proven Solutions and Strategies
Prime Appraisals
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In this article, we will provide you with proven strategies and solutions that can help you win your property tax appeal. Are you tired of paying high property taxes? Looking for effective tax appeal solutions to reduce your financial burden? We've got you covered!
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Books: Monuments Man
The Magazine Antiques
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Nazi-Era Provenance of Museum Collections: A Research Guide by Jacques Schuhmacher The post Books: Monuments Man appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Books: Monuments Man was first posted on October 16, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
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John Register, Modern Master
Art Appraisal Resources
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
All art has wonderful provenance and comes with the original sale receipts and documentation from the galleries purchase. This particular painting was purchased through Modernism Gallery in San Francisco.
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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals
Art Appraisal Resources
AUGUST 3, 2023
The appraisal often serves as an important document which details important aspects of the items condition, medium and provenance, as well as exhibition history if known. The report will include a detailed description of the artwork, its condition, provenance, and the methodology used to determine its value.
Parkinson’s Principle
The Appraiser Coach
MAY 2, 2023
The principle I’m going to share today may not be earth-shattering for you, but it has proven useful for me in my work time and time again. This principle, Read More
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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal
Art Appraisal Resources
JULY 13, 2023
Appraisals can also assist in establishing provenance, which can significantly impact the value of the artwork. Moreover, appraisals serve as valuable documentation that provides a detailed description and assessment of the artwork, including its condition and provenance.
Say Hey, Willie Mays—Rare Baseball Card Scores Record Prices
WorthPoint
AUGUST 16, 2024
For buyers, knowing the condition and provenance of a card is a must to prevent fraud. That card was graded 8 by PSA , and experts say there are only eight cards worldwide that are graded at 9. No Gem Mint 10 cards for Mays exist. In 1951, Bowman issued rookie cards in bubble gum packages.
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Head of the Natural History Library Collections
SPNHC
AUGUST 22, 2024
Apply here: [link] Harvard Library seeks an innovative librarian with proven experience in natural history librarianship to develop a vision for the next phase of… Source
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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?
Penrose Appraisals
MARCH 14, 2024
Also, it can sometimes uncover particularly interesting details about the item's provenance. Provenance refers to the previous owners of the item. This can help with confirming (or not) assumptions that have been made by the owner about age, origin, etc.
Questions To Consider Asking Yourself While Contemplating A New Addition To Your Art Collection
Artifactual History Appraisal
DECEMBER 20, 2019
What sort of provenance paperwork will the venue provide? -Am Is it directly from the represented artist or the artist’s estate or is the sourcing not disclosed? -Is Is the venue’s pricing reflective of its level of the market, or is it significantly out of range in either direction?
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Trio of Roman portrait busts of women earned almost $1.6M at Lyon and Turnbull
Auction Central News
MARCH 23, 2024
GREENFORD, UK – Three larger-than-life-size Roman portrait busts with an 18th-century provenance linked to Cobham Hall in Kent, England have sold for a combined £1.26 million ($1.59 million) at Lyon & Turnbull. at Lyon and Turnbull appeared first on Auction Central News.
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How To Work With An Art Advisor
Art Appraisal Resources
MARCH 15, 2022
I recently returned from a trip to Santa Fe, NM to help a client who wanted a pre-purchase estimate on some paintings they were considering buying and wanted to know their value was justified and the provenance was well established. That is what I do best. Santa Fe does not disappoint and truly lives up to its name of “A City Different.”
Are You Struggling With Downsizing Your Home's Contents?
Look Appraisal
APRIL 9, 2024
Learn a proven method for navigating this transition with confidence. Join us for an informative session led by a seasoned appraiser who will reveal how to : Identify valuable items deserving preservation or strategic planning. Develop a room-by-room downsizing strategy for maximum efficiency.
Rock Star Discovers Award for Sale on Ebay
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Since these auctions can sometimes fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars, documented provenance is crucial to ensure that the items are properly attributed and the chain of ownership is known. Dave Davies of The Kinks knows from recent personal experience what it’s like to find some of his cherished property up for sale.
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Hog Wild Appraisal Problems
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 2, 2024
For all the fine art appraisers out there, imagine a call for the appraisal of a valuable artwork where there is an inconvenient (or convenient) gap in provenance between 1890 and 1950. As appraisers we all get calls that make us pause and challenge us to think beyond the “ordinary” appraisal solutions.
How Antique Appraisers Determine the Value of your Treasures
Antiques Dealer
MARCH 20, 2023
Provenance The provenance of an item refers to its history and ownership over time. The first step is to examine the item in question and gather information about its age, condition, rarity, provenance, and historical significance. Rarity The rarity of an item is another important consideration.
Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals
Art Appraisal Resources
AUGUST 29, 2023
The appraiser will then research the artist, provenance, exhibition history and market trends related to the artwork and similar pieces. How a Fine Art Appraisal is Conducted A fine art appraisal conducted by a certified appraiser starts with a thorough inspection of the artwork.
Collecting Military Memorabilia From the Revolutionary War
WorthPoint
JULY 31, 2024
French items of original memorabilia will require provenance to show they were used during the Revolution. One important note about provenance is that the letters G.R. Items associated with Tories can be hard to find, and provenance should always be sought where possible.
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Old Guys
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A dealer in Old Master art must rigorously review the provenance of works being offered to him, always aware that a lawsuit over title may be waiting to happen. For all its challenges, dealing in Old Masters can be quite lucrative when once-in-a-lifetime discoveries are made.
Understanding Gemological Reports for Jewelry Appraisal
Gemology Resources
JUNE 21, 2024
Besides these fundamental characteristics, the report can delve into a colored gemstone's provenance, acquiring an opinion of its geographic origin, which can significantly affect its market value. In any case, the gemological report must list them all if they are detected.
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