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Why Provenance is Paramount

Art Peritus

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.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

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 appraiser will conduct an in-person examination of the artwork, inspecting it for physical condition, quality, and any signs of damage or restoration.

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How To Work With An Art Advisor

Art Appraisal Resources

I work on an hourly basis or project basis and prefer this business model so I can truly be impartial to the outcome, while advising, educating and sourcing the best quality art so that my clients are comfortable in their purchases. That is what I do best. Santa Fe does not disappoint and truly lives up to its name of “A City Different.”

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

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. They range in price considerably even at the same size and quality due to the subject matter. Provenance - this is the history of ownership of the art.

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Understanding Gemological Reports for Jewelry Appraisal

Gemology Resources

Gemological reports play a key role in providing detailed information about the quality and characteristics of gemstones. 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.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

Invaluable

Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation. If the doll comes with a certificate of authenticity or other identifying provenance documents, this information can help. Toymakers started producing larger, more elaborate models.

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Parkinson’s Principle

The Appraiser Coach

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