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The Intersection of Provenance Research and Technology in Fine Art 

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Elemental analysis is utilized by art conservation scientists to establish a timeline of when certain elements were used by specific painters and time periods, this alongside with research from your appraiser can provide a deeper understanding of the painting, if it was painted or created in the time period it’s believed to be from or not.

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Tempera Painting Through Time

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One of historys oldest painting methods, tempera is also one of the simplest in formulation. Though it was pushed to the periphery with the arrival of oil paints, tempera enjoyed a resurgence in the 20th century for artists to celebrate the tradition and technical advantages of the medium. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Create a disaster response checklist that includes: A list of priority artworks Instructions for emergency packing and transport Contact information for art conservators, insurers, and professional art handlers Safe evacuation routes and storage locations 2.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Replacement cost comparable is generally used for antiques, collectibles, fine art, period jewelry, among other types of property. You may be asked to determine the salvage value for a damaged painting, antique table, computer, or other kind of item. Below are some ideas for getting your 700 hours.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in July

WorthPoint

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors some interesting and sought-after pieces in July, including sentimental shell art, a vision in stone, a prized beer tray, a surreal landscape painting, and a salesman’s sample for an iconic track tractor. ELDRED’S AUCTION GALLERY Eldred’s Auction Gallery, estimate: $400-$799.

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Artwork Preparation: The Blueprint Behind Artworks

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Even more suggestive of form are the preliminary drawings of artists like John Singer Sargent’s Study for Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (1885-1886) and in Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s Rhine Bridge in Cologne (1914), showcasing the importance of such initial plans even in modern painting approaches. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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Artistic Mediums of 2025: Where Touch and Technique Meet

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As a result, the skills of craftsmanship are competing with the screen-based digital art realm as many turn toward the handmade. Touch and technique are inextricably intertwined in textile and the mixed media works, encaustic painting and ceramic forms gaining in popularity. Sold for $1,800 USD via Skinner (February 2013).