Location: Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ Who: Sessions are led by the most informed curators on the planet Panelists are some of the top American Indian artists on the planet To […]
Online or live auction MUST do–request a condition report, if not cited in artwork’s listing. Planned to bid on a painting at auction Requested condition report Received the following “Good. […]
Contacted a local auction house about their offering two fake artworks online. Thought they would be interested to ask why I was sure about their illegitimacy. Instead the response was […]
Replacement Value Comparable as of the date of examination Condition as of the date of examination, based on physical examination (in person, NOT by photograph) Date of physical examination […]
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Victoria Beckham: Modern Muse Among the Masters Pairing Victoria Beckham (former Spice Girl, wife of David Beckham and current fashion designer) with soon-to-be auctioned Old Master portraits is brilliant marketing […]
Basic Condition Reporting A Handbook issued by the Southeastern Registrars Association If a dealer or an auction catalog cites a condition issue and it cannot be remedied or the cost […]
Written for museum personnel, Basic Condition Reporting A Handbook is entirely accessible to non-art professionals, enhanced by pertinent photographs. Learn condition terminology from an individual proficient in each of these […]
Craig Randich created a series of neon sculptures conveying sage art collecting advice succinctly. He emphasized an issue that must be a concern of every art collector who would prefer […]
Jewelry made in the Philipines to resemble jewelry made by American Indian jewelers/ artists and sold by two companies have supplied dealers, such as Nael Ali. Mr. Ali pleaded […]