Caravaggio masterpiece painted in Naples rather than Sicily, researchers suggest
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
New research has overturned conventional wisdom about the provenance of artists famed painting Adoration of the Shepherds
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The Intersection of Provenance Research and Technology in Fine Art
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
JULY 14, 2025
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. However this form of research only uncovers visible markers of a piece, but new technology opens up a whole new atmosphere of information.
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Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer
Artnet News
MAY 21, 2024
France has doubled down on efforts to research the provenance of all remaining Nazi-looted artworks. The post Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer appeared first on Artnet News.
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Nazi-loot panel set up by private Swiss collection to evaluate painting by Hodler
The Art Newspaper
MAY 14, 2024
The painting, purchased by the real estate magnate Bruno Stefanini in 1998, was once owned by a Jewish woman who fled Hitler’s Germany
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John Register, Modern Master
Art Appraisal Resources
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
All art has wonderful provenance and comes with the original sale receipts and documentation from the galleries purchase. This particular painting was purchased through Modernism Gallery in San Francisco. We chose LA Modern Auctions because of their history and expertise with John Register paintings.
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How To Sell Art At Auction
Art Appraisal Resources
JANUARY 16, 2024
Researching the market before you commit to working with an auction house and knowing the process and your rights is essential. An original Monet painting could sell for over $600,000,000, but a lesser quality, different medium, or scene painting with less than solid provenance could sell for $600,000.
The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals
Art Appraisal Resources
AUGUST 3, 2023
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. Extensive research is a vital part of the appraisal process.
Introducing: Signature Art Research
What Is It Worth?
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Our new subsidiary, Signature Art Research is here to help. At Mearto, we’ve offered art authentication research to go alongside our quick and affordable online appraisal service since 2020. who said: The authentication report we received from Mearto was very well researched and written, as well as detailed and comprehensive.
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Old Guys
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Paintings from that era by white artists that include persons of color as subjects are also in high demand, but the people depicted have to be shown as individuals, not as “types.” A dealer in Old Master art must rigorously review the provenance of works being offered to him, always aware that a lawsuit over title may be waiting to happen.
Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C. “As In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.”
Building a Collection and Art as an Investment
Artifactual History Appraisal
JANUARY 31, 2017
In many cases, if you have available capital to invest, you're better off directing it to a mutual fund or similar traditional investment infrastructure than buying paintings with the expectation that a few years down the road they will greatly increase in value. Do landscape paintings sooth you, or do you enjoy Impressionist cafe scenes?
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Tips for Buying or Selling American Art
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Other factors that influence the value include condition, size, and materials (for example, oil paintings are often more valuable than watercolours). The subject of the artworks or their provenance (previous ownership) can add significant value in some cases. Finally, the market will decide.
A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Shoot also all undersides, and geometrical markings, numbers, (model, edition, series) and dates Shoot closeup of decoration: hand-painted or hand-decorated design will typically not be “deep under” the clear glaze Shoot whole set if there’s a set, or shoot a sample and tell the appraiser how many are included in the total set B.
Long Overdue: Cultural Change Affecting the Art Market
MIR Appraisal
JUNE 12, 2019
To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Since the paintings went on display in February 2018, the National Gallery had a record attendance of 2.3 Last year, a painting by Marshall sold for $21.1
Strategies for Investing in Art Over Time
Antiques Dealer
MARCH 9, 2023
Research Market Trends Art is a dynamic market that is influenced by a range of factors, including the state of the economy, art fairs and exhibitions, and changes in the art world. To make informed investment decisions, research market trends, and stay up-to-date on industry news. Consider the quality of the artist’s work.
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Office Hours Information from March 2025
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 14, 2025
As appraisers, we are market researchers. 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. current asking prices).
Authenticating Artwork: Value in Validation
Drishti LLC Appraisers
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Consider for a moment the painting by Leonardo Da Vinci titled Salvator Mundi. Not only has the authenticity of the original been heavily scrutinized, there are 12 copies painted by Da Vinci’s students and variations created by other students and followers of Da Vinci.
Documenting Your Art Collection
Fine Art Estates
JULY 28, 2023
Being able to easily provide your insurance carrier with images, acquisition paperwork, and provenance information is only one of many reasons to keep detailed collection records. A self-generated inventory number, The name of the work, The medium, And if the work was a print, drawing, painting, sculpture, or photograph.
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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection
Invaluable
JUNE 10, 2024
Instantly alluring with its quirky, hand-painted style, Wemyss Ware put Scotland firmly on the map as masters of naturalistic pottery. Trained in hand painting by his father, Joseph Karel continued the tradition of craftsmanship on a smaller scale at Bovey Pottery in Devon, who had bought the rights to the trade name.
5 Tips for Valuing Antiques
ValuePros Appraisal Services
OCTOBER 7, 2020
These may include imagery, goldsmithing and painting or even more modern items such as automobiles, collectibles or residential contents. Many of these inherited objects are simply passed on without documentation and very often there is nothing to prove or attest to their provenance and transfer.
How Do I Get My Art Appraised?
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
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.
The Jewish Museum Uncovers Fraudulent Early American Portraits & Exhibits Them
Appraisal Group USA
DECEMBER 17, 2022
The Jewish Museum is the latest to display fraudulent paintings from its collection. After a decade of research, the identities of the artist and sitters have been reconsidered through archival investigation, genealogical studies, and recent X-ray analysis. X-ray and infrared scans of the paintings will be reproduced in the exhibition.
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How to Know When You Need an Appraisal
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Whether you inherited a painting, purchased a piece years ago, or are considering donating to a museum, there are many reasons why an appraisal might be necessary. An art appraisal is a professional assessment of an artworks value based on factors such as the artist, condition, provenance, and current market trends.
Guest Post: Can You Have Fine Art at Affordable Prices in 2025?
WorthPoint
JANUARY 27, 2025
Start by researching the best art schools and studio spaces in your area and attend their shows to see whats next in the art world. By contrast, a large painted wood sculpture by the artist, Hanging Sculpture 24 D, sold the day before at Sothebys evening sale in New York for $596,900, including buyers premium on an estimate of $350-450,000.
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Art as Investment: Collecting, Curating & Asset Management
WorthPoint
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Widrig has a background in art and private equity, so she understands the allure of beautiful artwork and the particular trends and history that can make some paintings an asset class collectible. I have always been interested in art, architecture, and how we live with art and provenance.
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Insights on Auction Sales: January 28, 2025
WorthPoint
JANUARY 28, 2025
The pairs connection to history makes them priceless, especially considering their painstaking provenance. This particular piece, a portrait of Priscilla Greenleaf, is part of a set he painted for the Greenleaf siblings. Sold by Pook & Pook , this portrait is one of Copleys early masterpieces.
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Insights on Auction Sales: Circus Calliope Wagon, Gaming Magazines
WorthPoint
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I did some research with WorthPointan issue #1, graded at least a 9, can go for several thousand dollars. While this lot stole the show, I couldnt help but admire a smaller piece: a painted pipe box that sold for $21,760.
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Discovering the Value of Antique Art Prints and Lithographs
Sarasota Antique Buyers
MAY 14, 2025
If you feel different textures or see evident brushstrokes, you might be looking at a painting instead. Research the Artist: Use Google to learn about the artist’s reputation and past sales. Check the Provenance : If your print has a record of previous ownership, it can increase its value. Condition is important.
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Insights on Auction Sales: The Beatles, Civil War Soldier
WorthPoint
MARCH 26, 2025
One item that left me scratching my head was a watercolor painting listed at MaxSold simply as “Framed Multicolored Watercolor Art with Signature.” ” It was painted in 1968 and had an Asian flairsomething a soldier mightve brought back from Vietnam or while on R&R in the Philippines. at MaxSold.
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Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 25, 2025
Whistler’s process was fraught with conflict, during which he painted a gold mural of fighting peacocks, titled Art and Money; or, The Story of the Room. Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) is the founder of the appraisal firm Ashley Asian Art and is an experienced Asian art specialist and provenance researcher.
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Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 25, 2025
Whistler's process was fraught with conflict, during which he painted a gold mural of fighting peacocks, titled Art and Money; or, The Story of the Room. Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) is the founder of the appraisal firm Ashley Asian Art and is an experienced Asian art specialist and provenance researcher.
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Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 26, 2025
Whistler’s process was fraught with conflict, during which he painted a gold mural of fighting peacocks, titled Art and Money; or, The Story of the Room. Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) is the founder of the appraisal firm Ashley Asian Art and is an experienced Asian art specialist and provenance researcher.
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Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 26, 2025
Whistler’s process was fraught with conflict, during which he painted a gold mural of fighting peacocks, titled Art and Money; or, The Story of the Room. Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) is the founder of the appraisal firm Ashley Asian Art and is an experienced Asian art specialist and provenance researcher.
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Assets 2025: Interview with Tom Kline
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 16, 2025
After that I was approached by a German provenance researcher who was looking for the famed treasures from the Lutheran Church of St. Ashley Crawford is the founder of the appraisal firm Ashley Asian Art and is an experienced Asian art specialist and provenance researcher.
No-holds-barred biography of dealer and collector Douglas Cooper paints a picture of a fearless, controlling and deceitful man
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 23, 2025
Sirvins: courtesy Lille Métropole Musée d’art moderne, d’art contemporain et d’art brut Photo: Gloria Etting This book is the result of remarkable, two-pronged research into the life and collection of Douglas Cooper (1911-84) by the biographer Adrian Clark and the art historian Richard Calvocoressi.
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Insights on Auction Sales: A $50K Doll, Stories from the South and the West
WorthPoint
APRIL 17, 2025
Walker was one of the first American women to receive a patent for a doll design in 1873, combining artistry and innovation in her use of molded, painted cloth to create durable, child-friendly toys. Neal Auctions recently offered a striking American portrait of a man named Frederick , who was painted as a beloved slave in the mid-1800s.
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In Memoriam: Carl Grimm
WCG
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
He attended the College of William and Mary, earned a BS in Life Sciences and Chemistry in 1970, and carried out additional coursework in European Art History and Painting, also at William and Mary. He had to become a paintings conservator! He moved further west and was a guest scholar in painting conservation at the J.
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Vintage Cookware: Hidden Culinary Gems
WorthPoint
DECEMBER 6, 2024
I researched them on my iPhone, and bingo ; they were vintage pieces from the Lustre Craft waterless cookware line, whose current collections cost between $2,000 and $7,000. Author and researcher Jared Spool once wrote , “Good design, when done well, is invisible.” I got lucky with my recent thrift haul.
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