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A quartet of key art market players join forces to form ‘super group’ consultancy

The Art Newspaper

L-R: Brett Gorvy, Philip Hoffman, Ed Dolman, Patti Wong, Alex Dolman Courtesy of Emilio Madrid Four of the art market’s leading figures have joined forces to establish a new consultancy firm to manage top-level clients and their collections through what they say are unprecedented shifts in the trade. It’s certainly not going to go away.”

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Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker

Veritas Art Appraisals

Scottish-born Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854) was the most sought-after furniture maker in. Continue Reading The post Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker appeared first on Veritas Art Appraisals & Consulting.

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Why Artists Should Stop Donating Art

Art Appraisal Resources

Current tax laws only allow artists to write off the expenses spent on the physical art supplies. Only donate to the charities or organizations you already support Split the proceeds with the non-profit 50 - 50 - this is in alignment with current artist gallery agreements and is a fair to both the artist and the non-profit.

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Saudi Arabia helps cultural businesses reach global audiences

The Art Newspaper

The CDF provides a range of solutions, from consultations with experts to enhance managerial, financial, and technical capabilities, assistance with costs relating to setting up businesses, knowledge-sharing workshops, and access to financing.

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Influential New York gallery Venus Over Manhattan will close after 13 years

The Art Newspaper

The gallery's final show, Brooklyn-based artist Susumu Kamijo’s Fish & Flowers , opened at the 39 Great Jones Street space in June and will close 17 July. Venus Over Manhattan also gave solo shows to under-recognised artists like Maryan , the Polish Holocaust survivor who made his home at the Chelsea Hotel in New York.

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Sell Out : The Definitive Guide to Selling Your Art Online Without Losing Your Mind

Art Appraisal Resources

Book Review of Sell Out by Rachel Wilkins As a professional Art Appraiser, consultant, and fine artist myself, I have read many books on the art business. This one stands out from the others as being written with practical and no-nonsense advice for professional artists.

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Valuing and Substantiating Charitable Art Contributions

Art Appraisal Resources

She has also worked in the art business since 1994 as a consultant and artist herself, former gallery owner and professional appraiser. Shelley Hall is a certified member of the International Society of Appraisers with Fine Arts Specialty.