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The Intersection of Provenance Research and Technology in Fine Art 

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Aside from these markers, appraisers rely on other forms of documentation such as auction records, catalogue raisonne , and other historical archives that researchers have access to that can help establish a working timeline of the artworks history.

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New world record for Canaletto as view of Venice sells for £31.9m

The Art Newspaper

The bustling view of Venice from around 1732, once owned by Britain’s first prime minister, Robert Walpole, smashed the artist's auction record tonight at Christie's in London

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Birthstone Feature: Elizabeth Taylor's 'Perfect' Ruby Set an Auction Record in 2011

Jewelry Judge

In celebration of July’s birthstone, we look back at one of the most iconic ruby jewels ever to hit the auction block: Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor’s "perfect" 8.24-carat carat gem that actor Richard Burton gave her as a Christmas gift in 1968.

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Missing Tom Thomson painting at centre of $8m lawsuit returned to owner

The Art Newspaper

Larry Humber

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Historic Galileo Manuscript Just Set a New Auction Record

Artnet News

The post Historic Galileo Manuscript Just Set a New Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News. The Italian polymath's first publication reveals his bravery in challenging established doctrines with radical scientific ideas.

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Knots, Spirals, and the Symbolic Power of Celtic Art

Invaluable

Similarly with jewelry, look for hallmarks and factor in provenance – whether checking auction records or finding archive images/records of a piece being worn. Understanding the cultural context of a piece can elevate its value both personally, and at auction.

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Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2 Million Auction Record

Artnet News

Million Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News. The work, offered at Christie's in New York, had been in the collection of Mica Ertegun for more than half a century. The post Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2