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Cleveland Museum of Art acquires rare Giambologna marble sculpture

The Art Newspaper

Photo courtesy of Gary Kirchenbauer In 1989, an unpromising-sounding but alluring marble sculpture of a female nude came up for sale at a Christie’s auction held at an English country house in Hertfordshire. “It The other marble sculpture by Giambologna in the US, another nude dated to 1571-73, was bought by the Getty in 1982.

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Donation as an option

Drishti LLC Appraisers

Robert Russin was a well-known sculptor with more than 400 public sculptures worldwide. Having an appraisal in hand provides clear documentation, identification and a value for both the donor to use as a tax deduction and also for the organization to consider the donation.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

This sort of appraiser would need certification from GIA or one of the other jewelry organizations to qualify since identification of various precious stones is a requirement. Fine Art appraisers normally handle all paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, sculpture, tapestries and art glass.