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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Protective Measures For fine paintings, prints, and photographs, museum-grade framing is essential. Sculptures and mixed-media pieces should be placed on stable surfaces. For outdoor sculptures, additional measures are necessary. Ensure sculptures are anchored securely to their bases to withstand high winds or seismic activity.

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Fine Art Insurance 101

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A provider evaluates the risk, provides a quote, issues coverage, and, in the event of a covered loss, pays the coverage set forth in the policy. Of the two, the “All-Risk” policy usually provides broader coverage for a homeowner. I was wrong. In the event of any covered loss, a deductible will be applied.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

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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. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?

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Lost Fine Art: ‘Medicine’ by Gustav Klimt

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Upon presenting his paintings, ‘Philosophy’, ‘Medicine’ and ‘Jurisprudence’, Klimt came under attack for ‘pornography’ and ‘perverted excess’ in the paintings. None of the paintings would go on display in the university.

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Missing Fine Art: Portrait of Dr. Gachet by Vincent Van Gogh

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First sold in 1897 by Van Gogh’s sister-in-law for 300 francs, the painting was subsequently bought and sold until being acquired by Siegfried Kramarsky, who fled to Lisbon in November 1939 and arrived January 1940 in New York. Paul Gachet who took care of Van Gogh during the final months of his life. paid US$82.5 paid US$82.5

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Lost Fine Art: The White Duck by Jean-Baptiste Oudry

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The painting is 95.3 Oudry produced mainly portraits, but devoted his creative life and the still life with fruit and animal painting. His painting “The White Duck” was part of the Walpole collection, which was exhibited at the country house Houghton Hall. Its value is estimated at around eight million dollars.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. I took no pleasure in having to explain that they had one of the many reproductions of the painting and their hopes of having won the art lottery was only a lovely dream.