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The Intersection of Provenance Research and Technology in Fine Art 

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Written and Edited by Emily Walters Provenance research is at the forefront of understanding a work of art and typically where experts begin when researching a piece for an appraisal. The post The Intersection of Provenance Research and Technology in Fine Art first appeared on JSK Fine Art Appraisals.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Comic Books, George Rodrigue

WorthPoint

Right behind it in value was a rare cold-painted bronze lamp by Anton Chotka , depicting a richly detailed Middle Eastern coffeehouse scene. While aging in glass doesn’t enhance flavor, the appeal here seems more about rarity and provenance than taste. Will Seippel is the founder, president, and CEO of WorthPoint.

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Tempera Painting Through Time

Invaluable

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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Insights on Auction Sales: A Bar, Chinese Screen

WorthPoint

Fine European Art An early 17th-century painting of Saint Peter sold for $62,495.97 Dawsons , a distinguished British auction house, recently offered a selection of fine early European art, with the standout piece being a powerful early 17th-century painting of Saint Peter , attributed to the school of Jusepe de Ribera.

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Insights on Auction Sales: WWII Memorabilia, a Film Strip

WorthPoint

CT Bids set a record for an original oil painting by Roy Gonzalez Tabora, an artist known for his luminous tropical paradise scenes. It’s worth noting that this market interest applies to original paintings, not prints, which are more commonly found. An Original Oil In the Bold and Beautiful Night sold for $3,737.61

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. Descriptions/Identification (authentic, age, provenance, dimensions, etc.)