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
Facing accusations of hiding Nazi loot, Bavaria pledges more research and greater transparency
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The states culture minister has responded to an outcry after a newspaper reported that the Bavarian State Painting Collections keeps an unpublished internal list of 200 Nazi-looted works in its possession
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Kernel of truth: pollen cone stuck in paint reveals where Van Gogh’s Irises grew
The Art Newspaper
MAY 31, 2024
His purple flowers have now faded to blue, as revealed during research for a Getty exhibition in October
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A canny couple: Amsterdam’s former mayor and his wife identified as sitters in Frans Hals portraits
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 4, 2024
Fresh research has revealed how the prestigious pair seized the moment to ensure their likeness was painted by the great Dutch artist
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‘We are not seeing the picture Rubens intended’: conservation reveals drastic changes made to acclaimed Judgement of Paris
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 18, 2024
More than a year of meticulous research and work has led to the painting being glowingly restored—while revealing amendments by an unknown artist that “changed the narrative completely”
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Conservation of Tintoretto painting in UK reveals ‘layer of history hiding under the surface’
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 25, 2025
Research on Wise and Foolish Virgins, which is going back on display at the National Trusts Upton House in Warwickshire, has revealed alterations made by the Venetian artist and others over time
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The Week in Art podcast | The Mona Lisa’s endless, and problematic, allure; Judy Chicago; and New Objectivity
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
We speak to the Leonardo da Vinci scholar, Martin Kemp, about the famous painting's potential move and the latest research on its background, to the US artist about her show at Serpentine North and to the director of the Leopold Museum in Vienna about Christian Schad’s 'Self-Portrait with Model' (1927)
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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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The trials and tribulations of putting together Lucian Freud's catalogue raisonné
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 1, 2025
The forensically researched volume on the British artist's oil paintings offers a depth of scrutiny that he himself was famous for
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Rijksmuseum gives place of honour to newly acquired still life by Golden Age artist Maria van Oosterwijck
The Art Newspaper
MARCH 11, 2025
Painting by 17th-century Dutch painter has been researched and restored as part of the Women of the Rijksmuseum project supported by Chanel
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This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain
Artnet News
OCTOBER 14, 2024
New research brings to light the life of James Cumberlidge, a servant who became a trumpeter for King George III. The post This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain appeared first on Artnet News.
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Oldest example of figurative art found in Indonesian cave
The Art Newspaper
JULY 4, 2024
The picture depicting a wild pig and a trio of human figures dates from 51,000 years ago, according to researchers, and suggests that Europe was not the birthplace of cave art
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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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Pompeii’s Paint Workshops Were More Sophisticated Than Once Thought, New Study Finds
Artnet News
MARCH 24, 2025
The research also discovered a formerly unknown light green pigment. The post Pompeii’s Paint Workshops Were More Sophisticated Than Once Thought, New Study Finds appeared first on Artnet News.
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Van Gogh’s ‘Irises’ Appear Blue Today, But Were Once More Violet, New Research Finds
Artnet News
JULY 24, 2024
will spotlight its latest analysis of the painting. The post Van Gogh’s ‘Irises’ Appear Blue Today, But Were Once More Violet, New Research Finds appeared first on Artnet News. A new show at Getty Center in L.A.
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Selling American Paintings to Buyers Doesn’t Have to be Hard. Read These 5 Tips
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
If you have inherited or previous purchased an American painting that you want to sell, you may be wondering where to start and how to get it noticed by American art collectors. As with any art, it takes a special knowledge base and skill set to accurately appraise and American painting and determine its value. Know your painting.
RESEARCHING Your Art, Yourself, Is a Bad Idea!
Coronado Appraisal
APRIL 5, 2024
You need to find your painting, your artist, or the comparables for your type of art…such as, ‘School of French Impressionists’, or ‘the Drip School’, etc.? Excellent: Now, you need to differentiate in your research between this artist (worth 2 mil) and that other artist (worth 2 Grand, max). Didn’t she say that?
John Register, Modern Master
Art Appraisal Resources
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
This particular painting was purchased through Modernism Gallery in San Francisco. When I help families settle estates and de-acquisition art from their private collections, I research and analyze the market and best options for selling and gaining exposure. The image epitomizes LA MODERN.
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Paintings Conservator, Museum Conservation Institute (MCI)
WCG
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Please find the USAJobs.gov postings for a Conservator (Paintings) at the links below. Duties: The Conservator (Paintings) is responsible for providing internal and external collaborators with conservation expertise and treatment based on scientific examination of materials found in or associated with collections. Job open U.S.
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Announcing the Publication of My Book "Ray Eames in 1930s New York"
Artifactual History Appraisal
JANUARY 18, 2022
This book is based on my own original research I began in 2001 of Ray's manuscript collection that she donated to the Library of Congress and the culmination of many years of my study and scholarship exploring Ray's life and inspirations. At the end of last year I published my first book Ray Eames in 1930s New York.
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Gaudi’s original vision for Casa Batlló has been restored
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 20, 2025
The project is the result of years of rigorous research, historical documentation, and meticulous artisanal work to return the space to its original 1906 state, just as Gaudi envisioned it.” The refurbishment coincides with the 20-year anniversary of Casa Batlló’s Unesco World Heritage Site designation in 2005.
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Who buys paintings? – Top Strategies for Selling Your Paintings
Antiques Dealer
APRIL 28, 2023
As an artist, creating beautiful paintings is just the first step. Additionally, With the right strategies, you can connect with potential buyers, create demand for your paintings, and boost your sales. Find who buys paintings near me , sell your artwork to potential customers.
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What Makes Certain Antique Paintings Valuable–or Worthless?
Sarasota Antique Buyers
JUNE 7, 2024
If there is one thing that antique painting buyers often ask themselves, it is this: What makes a painting valuable? What is it that makes certain antique paintings valuable and others worthless? Perhaps the most obvious quality that impacts an antique painting’s value is its authenticity. Who created the painting?
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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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Renewed Bern Kunsthalle works to reframe Switzerland's history
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 19, 2025
Alongside solo exhibitions for the octogenarian US sculptor Melvin Edwards and the young Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo, Tschabalala Self is presenting an installation of her signature painted and collaged Black figures. ft of polyethylene over the Neo-Classical façade of the Kunsthalle Bern—their first wrapping of an entire building.
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In pictures: Art Basel's Unlimited section offers visions of utopia
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
There is also a healthy dose of textile, performance and painting from the 1960s onwards. David Owens Andrea Büttner Shame Punishments (2022-25) Hollybush Gardens, David Kordansky, Jan Mot, Tschudi “Büttner is well-known for her prints and a real artist-researcher. Here, Carmine picks some of his favourite works.
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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.
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.” The consortium paid $1,175 for the painting. After cleaning and much research, it was announced that the painting was an original work by Leonardo.
Project Assistant Conservator positions in Objects Conservation and Paintings Conservation
WCG
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will soon be posting two Project Assistant Conservator positions in Objects Conservation and Paintings Conservation within the Susan and David Goode Center for Advanced Study in Art Conservation. Demonstrated ability to perform historic and materials research. Ability to wear a respirator. .
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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 after which artisans mastered the blue and white painted porcelain popular today.
How To Find An Art Appraiser
Art Appraisal Resources
JANUARY 19, 2024
Different appraisers may have expertise in specific types of art, such as paintings, sculptures, or antiques. Your local appraiser could be the onsite person who examines the work, and they contract with the specialist to research and value the item based on your notes, photographs, and descriptions.
Child's Garnet Ring Paints New Picture of Jerusalem Society 2,300 Years Ago
Jewelry Judge
MAY 29, 2024
A beautifully preserved gold ring set with a red garnet is helping to paint a picture of a prosperous Jerusalem during the early Hellenistic period about 2,300 years ago. During the 3rd or 4th century BCE, gold jewelry with set stones, instead of decorated gold, became fashionable, noted the researchers.
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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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London's pre-contemporary art market gets boost from two new summer events
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 20, 2025
Rachel Elwes, a director at Ben Elwes Fine Art, explains that she and her husband, Ben, travel frequently to Scandinavia and have sold numerous paintings by artists from the region to both museums and private collectors. “I
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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.
Where Can I Sell My Chinese & Asian Antique items?
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Furniture, jewelry, snuff bottles, sculptures, textiles, and paintings can be classified as Asian antiques. Do a little research yourself. They can ran ge from Imperial art works to folk art pieces. Being an expert takes training and experience. Find out, if possible, some history on your Asian antiques.
Chief Conservator, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
WCG
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
The Goode Center’s staff includes conservators, conservation technicians, and mount makers specializing in paintings, objects, paper, and photographs. The successful candidate will also have: ● Knowledge of currently acceptable conservation methods for treatment of a wide variety of paintings. Ability to wear a respirator.
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2024–2025 Sidney S. Williston Memorial Fund Recipients
WCG
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Alice Craigie Alice Craigie Alice Craigie is the Modern Painting Fellow 2022-2024 at The National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. She completed her Postgraduate Diploma in the Conservation of Easel Paintings at The Courtauld Institute of Art in 2019. Her professional interests are in conservation science and sustainability policy.
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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.
How to Collect Pfaltzgraff Pottery in an Uncertain Market
WorthPoint
JUNE 24, 2024
Equipped with two horses, three kilns, and stencils to replace time-consuming hand painting, the brothers set the company on a path to success by adapting it for mass production. Pfaltzgraff’s Napoli hand-painted dishware is hard to find. By 1889, two of Pfaltzgraff’s sons, Henry and George, opened H.B. &
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Long Overdue: Cultural Change Affecting the Art Market
MIR Appraisal
JUNE 12, 2019
In his speech, former President Obama stressed the importance of representation and praised Wiley, who paints subjects he meets and paints them in the context of royal portraiture, to recognize those who “make this country work but are so often out of sight and out of mind.” Last year, a painting by Marshall sold for $21.1
Great Discoveries: Antique “Salvator Mundi” Bank Found
WorthPoint
APRIL 9, 2024
This antique mechanical bank resembles Salvator Mundi —a long-lost artwork reportedly by Leonardo da Vinci and the world’s most expensive painting—and was recently found at an arts and crafts fair in Louisiana. Collins and her sister are performing research to learn more about the bank. The bank could be more than 100 years old.
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Reflections and Inspiration: Discovering Ways to Utilize Design to Enhance Historical Exhibits
The Mid-West Museum Association
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
” Learn how her experiences and discovers through research, participation in AMM 2024 Conference sessions, and exploring museums in Columbus, OH, have informed her design plans. The second-floor rooms have been changed and trim has been painted, leaving a blank canvas for many Minnetrista exhibitions both leased and original.
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How to get the most from Your Antiques?
Sarasota Antique Buyers
APRIL 8, 2025
Learn about the material it is made up of (type of paint used, type of metal, etc.), Do some research. No matter if you have already done a lot of research or if you are just starting to think about selling, we can help you. If it is a family heirloom, ask your relatives if they know anything about it.
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