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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

Most Fine Art Insurance professionals will agree that the best way to ensure that an insured loss is settled quickly and fairly is by properly documenting your art collection. If you have a covered loss of an artwork, you will need to provide the adjustor with documentation proving ownership and its value when the incident took place.

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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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Most important George Washington document in private hands showcased at Potter & Potter April 18

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — Potter & Potter president Gabe Fajuri calls consignor Eric Caren the “Babe Ruth” of the historic document collecting world, and rightly so.

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Signed documents from Marilyn Monroe, Lincoln, and Einstein cross the block at University Archives April 10

Auction Central News

The catalog is […] The post Signed documents from Marilyn Monroe, Lincoln, and Einstein cross the block at University Archives April 10 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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What Documentation Do I Need for a Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

However, the process can seem daunting, especially when it comes to gathering the necessary documentation. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the documentation requirements for various types of jewelry appraisals, from rings and watches to diamonds, gold, gemstones, and vintage or antique pieces.

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David Hockney catalogue raisonné in the pipeline with painting volume expected in 2026

The Art Newspaper

More than 35,000 works to be documented over 20 years

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Former Vatican employee arrested for allegedly trying to sell Bernini manuscript

The Art Newspaper

The 18-page document had previously disappeared from the Holy See's official archive

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