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To help preserve her works, Cindy Sherman is offering to destroy and reprint old photographs

The Art Newspaper

The Cindy Sherman Legacy Project (CSLP), launching today (16 June), introduces a formal process for condition assessments and the controlled replacement of damaged prints, and will also host an online catalogue raisonné documenting her career. It’s a thoughtful intervention in the evolving relationship between photography and conservation.”

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

The Art Newspaper

Philip Hoffman, the chief executive of the Fine Art Group art fund Courtesy the Fine Art Group; Photo: Nick Smith Photography Liquidity is an omnipresent issue for the art trade, hence Hoffman tells clients to expect around a seven-year investment term. But those who are in it know that’s not necessarily the case.”

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Comment | Most forms of environmental protest are no longer possible—that's where the power of images comes in

The Art Newspaper

It is now proven that if we leave them alone, the oceans will regenerate quicker than ever thought, a matter of decades or less. The violent sequences of bottom trawling, and the horrifying images of factory ships scouring the Antarctic, destroying entire marine ecosystems to make pet food, are profoundly disturbing.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. The appraisal helps establish the artwork's condition and value, guiding conservation decisions.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

The guide is informed by Elizabeth’s many years of work with her full-time photographer John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography. Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 2. It’s a pleasure to share her original work here so that it will accessible to assist an even broader audience.

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Here’s What to Look for in Choosing a Jewelry Appraiser

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

A jewelry certificate should include the: Appraised value of jewelry Appraisal methodology Date of appraisal Gemstone quality Color photography Current precious metal values Diamond weight Metal quality Type of jewelry Name and contact information of client Value estimate Jewelry weight What a Reputable Jewelry Appraiser Should Have: 1.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May

WorthPoint

A snake pin owned by a secretary of state, notable snuff bottles, Meissen ewers with celebrity provenance, vintage cameras, and elegant silver flatware are among the choice lots WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering in several May auctions. Freeman’s | Hindman , estimate: $200–$300.