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The Robbins Collection of Old Master Prints and Drawings

Maine Antique Digest

A benefactor himself and with foresight, he traveled widely and collected important prints, fearing that the advent of photography would render them

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British Museum Shows Off Its Peerless Collection of Picasso Prints

Artnet News

based collection of the prolific artist's prints. The post British Museum Shows Off Its Peerless Collection of Picasso Prints appeared first on Artnet News. The London museum boasts the largest U.K.-based

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

WorthPoint

2nd Cents Auctions , based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in an eclectic mix of collectibles—everything from rock and roll memorabilia to retro tech, vinyl, and video games. For anyone into geek culture or nostalgia-driven collecting, this sale had some hidden gems. auction, this collection stood out for its potential.

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Art Gallery of Ontario acquires more than 200 Peter Hujar photographs

The Art Newspaper

Gelatin silver print, Overall: 50.8 × 40.6 The acquisitions comes as the gallery’s photography department prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the exhibition Collective Visions: Celebrating 25 Years of Photography (opening 7 November), which will feature around 80works chosen by the local community. Art Gallery of Ontario.

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Boy George’s First Art Collection Swarms With Famous Faces, Including His Own

Artnet News

Prints of the artworks can now be had for $2,275. The post Boy George’s First Art Collection Swarms With Famous Faces, Including His Own appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rare Prints of America’s Founding Documents Could Make $8 Million at Auction

Artnet News

The post Rare Prints of America’s Founding Documents Could Make $8 Million at Auction appeared first on Artnet News. The sale includes contemporary copies of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

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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?