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

The Art Newspaper

That, he thinks, contributed to the “prevailing narrative for almost a decade and a half, until a couple of years ago, that the art market was an extraordinary hedge against inflation and would outperform the S&P 500. But those who are in it know that’s not necessarily the case.”

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Modern Furniture – What is it and who wants it?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

The late 19th-century contemporary art movement influences this type of furniture, blending abstract expression with functionality, a testament to the ingenuity of its creators. The concept of minimalism, characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and a focus on functionality, emerged as a defining style during the modern art movement.

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The Best Places To Sell Your Chinese Pottery And Porcelain

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Between researching the items, trying to find provenance, and then getting estimated values, many tasks must be completed before deciding where to sell them to realize the highest return. However, they want the condition to be perfect and can be extremely picky on what they are willing to accept.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Barbie, Cherry Chippendale

WorthPoint

Neither piece was in pristine condition, but the strength of the maker and provenance carried the results. Modern and designer furniture clearly found eager buyers, as shown by a Finn Juhl chair fetching $2,432roughly the same as a standout two-piece 18th-century American Chippendale secretary in another sale.

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No-holds-barred biography of dealer and collector Douglas Cooper paints a picture of a fearless, controlling and deceitful man

The Art Newspaper

Sirvins: courtesy Lille Métropole Musée d’art moderne, d’art contemporain et d’art brut Photo: Gloria Etting This book is the result of remarkable, two-pronged research into the life and collection of Douglas Cooper (1911-84) by the biographer Adrian Clark and the art historian Richard Calvocoressi.

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