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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?

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

International Society of Appraisers

These trends are observed clearly in magazine displays, social media posts, and Pinterest, followed by changes in the direction of retail and auction house sales. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.

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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion

Artifactual History Appraisal

and how I’ve witnessed many in the art world enthusiastically jump on the NFT bandwagon following the 69 million dollar sale of a Beeple NFT at Christie’s this spring. Barber writes: “Two years ago, Joanie Lemercier, a French artist known for his perception-bending light sculptures, took on a new role as a climate activist.

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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

Being able to easily provide your insurance carrier with images, acquisition paperwork, and provenance information is only one of many reasons to keep detailed collection records. Providing Proof: Proving you possessed an artwork can be as easy as having a photograph of it on the wall of your home and a related bill of sale.

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4 Tips to Spot Hidden Gems in Antique Sales

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

If you enjoy visiting antique sales, you are aware that the excitement of the quest resides in unearthing priceless items, rare collectibles, and exciting treasures. Check paintings, sculptures, and other works of art carefully for any autographs, initials, or monograms. Look for signatures on the front or back of the piece of art.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

Invaluable

In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Sculptures Chinese sculptures, like paintings, depict many things such as people, animals, mythical creatures, Buddha, and more. Collectors all over the world are particularly interested in the use of jade in sculpture.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

I frequently see references to the concept of purchasing art as an investment or as a means of diversifying one's investment portfolio, a vision that is reinforced in the popular imagination with strategically edited clips of Antiques Roadshow where lucky people find out their yard sale item is worth thousands of dollars.