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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

An appraisal performed by a certified art appraiser helps the purchaser gauge the artwork's fair market value and authenticity before finalizing the acquisition. 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.

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The Story Behind an Epic Lincoln Collection

WorthPoint

It was one more chapter in a long story of provenance, profit, and protecting history. At the time, the price for the entire collection was $23 million, and the foundation had to take a bank loan, with the collection as collateral, to complete the purchase.