The End of the Fake Fritz Scholder painting story
Turns out the painting was described by the seller as “in the style of/ in the manner of”, which means there was no misrepresentation. Also, had it been painted by […]
10 Highest Priced Paintings Auctioned in 2021
$103.4 Million Pablo Picasso painting sold nearly twice its presale estimate $93.1 Million Jean Michel Basquiat painting $92.1 Million Sandro Botticelli painting $82.5 Million Mark Rothko painting $71.35 Million Vincent […]
Traditions & Transformations Modern & Contemporary Native Visions from the Horseman Collection Available to All Savvy Collectors !
https://www.thehorsemanfoundation.org/traditions-and-transformations Roughly 30 artworks in the collection begin to chart the gestation of art by American Indians from mid 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st century. Two […]
Compelling In-Person Symposium: Past, Present and Future of Indigenous Art–Oct 7 and 8, 2022
Location: Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ Who: Sessions are led by the most informed curators on the planet Panelists are some of the top American Indian artists on the planet To […]
Jackson Hole Art Auction 16-17 September 2022
Nearly 300 lots, past and present masterworks of the American West will be sold during two sessions. Estimated prices range from $600 to $700,000. Media include oil, acrylic, watercolor paintings, […]
4 Mandates for Insurance Appraisals
Replacement Value Comparable as of the date of examination Condition as of the date of examination, based on physical examination (in person, NOT by photograph) Date of physical examination […]
Association for Research into Crimes Against Art = ARCA
“Italy Returns Trafficked Artifacts to Egypt” Sign up for timely blog posts about developments involving crimes against art on the ARCA website. It is free and highly informative. For instance […]
Sotheby’s & Victoria Beckham Introduce Old Master Portraits
Victoria Beckham: Modern Muse Among the Masters Pairing Victoria Beckham (former Spice Girl, wife of David Beckham and current fashion designer) with soon-to-be auctioned Old Master portraits is brilliant marketing […]
Collectors MUST comprehend Condition like a Curator or a Registrar
Written for museum personnel, Basic Condition Reporting A Handbook is entirely accessible to non-art professionals, enhanced by pertinent photographs. Learn condition terminology from an individual proficient in each of these […]
Saturday April 7 10-2 Appraisal Day in Sedona
Appraisal Day Benefiting the Museum of Northern Arizona held at Sedona United Methodist Church 110 Indian Cliffs Road 10 am- 2pm $30 for 1 item, $25 for 2nd item, $20 […]