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

The Art Newspaper

The foundation’s collection—drawn from the acquisitions of the Swiss father and son collectors Karl and Jürg Im Obersteg—is on permanent loan to the Kunstmuseum Basel. 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.”

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Which Antique And Vintage Collections Are Trending In 2024

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

These exquisite jewels, crafted from rare 18-22K silver and gold metals, are not just admired for their scarcity but also for their exceptional artistry, adding a touch of prestige to any collection. #2 4 Military Memorabilia Antique and vintage wartime collectibles, particularly Japanese swords, are prominent in collectibles.

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Passion Assets: A True Love of Collecting

Art Peritus

While this quote often captures the inexplicable nature of human desire, it also resonates with the motivations behind collecting. Whether its choosing a potential mate or pursuing a coveted object, the pull of desire remains the same when it comes to collecting.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

My latest article for Worthwhile Magazine™ is a series of questions to consider asking yourself while contemplating a new addition to your art collection. What sort of provenance paperwork will the venue provide? -Am Does it closely replicate something I already have, or will it fill a hole in my existing collection? -Is

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Not all auction houses are created equal or can sell collections at a fair market value, especially if they do not have the marketing capabilities or buyers and messaging to reach those buyers. These all affect the value of the art.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Monetizing art collecting as an investment activity reduces the ancient, passionate practice of building a collection to a dry act of turning paintings into units of stock that can enhance one's "portfolio." The very first thing to ask yourself is what do you hope to accomplish by building a collection?

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Why Provenance is Paramount

Art Peritus

Why Provenance is Paramount As the holiday season approaches with calendars full of significant auctions and art fairs, you’re probably finding your inbox filled with emails reflecting on the sales trends expected to shape the market in the coming year. Allen, and the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection.