Danger !!! when second-hand art shopping
Think you have come across a “steal”? a framed picture signed “K. Haring” or “Basquiat” ? Do you see below the image “O.P.E.” followed by Roman numerals and numbers? These […]
Compelling In-Person Symposium: Past, Present and Future of Indigenous Art–Oct 7 and 8, 2022
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 […]
Auction Caution !!!
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. […]
Way Different Auction House Responses !!!
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 […]
4 Mandates for Insurance Appraisals
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 […]
Association for Research into Crimes Against Art = ARCA
“Italy Returns Trafficked Artifacts to Egypt” Sign up for timely blog posts about developments involving crimes against art on the ARCA website. It is free and highly informative. For instance […]
Sotheby’s & Victoria Beckham Introduce Old Master Portraits
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 […]
Why you MUST understand Condition definitions !!!
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 […]
Collectors MUST comprehend Condition like a Curator or a Registrar
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 […]
April 5 2018 African-American Fine Art Auction Extraordinaire !
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 […]