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A Story of Hope and Renewal in Chagall’s Last Commissioned Work
The corners of the tapestry tell Marc Chagall’s story of faith. In the lower right is a person reading from the scripture. In the lower left is a rabbi doing the same. In the upper-left corner is a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus. This configuration of Christ represents, for Chagall, the suffering of all……
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Why Art Collectors Need the Right Insurance
Some of the most common questions advisors hear from clients about their fine art and collectibles are, “Does my homeowner’s insurance provide coverage for my artwork? Do I need a special rider?” A typical homeowner’s insurance policy affords you a little bit of coverage. And when we say a little, we mean extraordinarily little. Typically,……
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Meet an Old Masters Mistress
A Long Lost Portrait of King Charles II Mistress And The Old Masters’ Market A Portrait of a Venetian Nobleman by Peter Paul Rubens reached $7 million at Sotheby’s in July 2018. At a time when contemporary art has become the art market’s most coveted segment for elite collectors, this sale reflects the vibrancy of……
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Antique French Mantel Clocks
Tick-tock! Spring has sprung! What better way to welcome the arrival of springtime than with an antique French mantel clock! And with a color-palette of gold, turquoise, Robin egg blue, pistachio-green, cotton-candy pink, and malachite green,the design and decoration of 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century French mantel clocks incorporate all the trappings of spring. You’re probably……