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To help preserve her works, Cindy Sherman is offering to destroy and reprint old photographs

The Art Newspaper

Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth The US photographer Cindy Sherman has launched a new initiative to preserve the physical and conceptual integrity of her work. It is the first initiative of its kind in photography and could set a new benchmark for legacy care among artists working in lens-based media.

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Strategic or speculative? Once again, art investment funds are on the rise

The Art Newspaper

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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner painting thought to be lost for decades goes on display in Basel

The Art Newspaper

Only now, with the family having brought the work to the auction house in Munich, has it been possible to trace the entire provenance history of this work.” Tanz im Varieté (Dance at the Varieté, 1911) was restored at the museum over a number of months, and has now been added to the museum’s Paarlauf (Pairings) exhibition.

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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 study recent sales and / or retail asking prices of comparable contemporary artworks by the same artist or within the same genre.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

A generalist appraiser has to value everting from coffee makers to oriental rugs to Russian teacups to antique spinning wheels. It may require research, as when faced with unknown maker's marks on the bottom of a piece of pottery. Also, it can sometimes uncover particularly interesting details about the item's provenance.

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Questions To Consider Asking Yourself While Contemplating A New Addition To Your Art Collection

Artifactual History Appraisal

My hope is the structure of inquiry and analysis will help you move forward feeling confident about your decision, whether it is to go ahead with a purchase or hold off. Is it directly from the represented artist or the artist’s estate or is the sourcing not disclosed? -Is QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: -Do I love this piece?

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What Are the Different Types of Jewelry Appraisals

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

These appraisals often consider historical context, provenance, and market trends. They may also conduct tests such as gemological analysis, metal testing, and examination of hallmarks or maker's marks. Armed with this detailed information, you can make informed decisions tailored to your specific objectives.