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Are You (Or Your Clients) ‘Accidental Collectors?’
I am sure I’m not responsible for coining this term… BUT – each week, we uncover what I call “accidental…
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Is My Property Covered When Lending It Out?
I’m lending a painting to a museum. Is it covered under my personal policy? Lending a work to a museum…
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When “Old” and “Famous” Don’t Mean “Valuable”
A Beginner’s Guide to Musical Instrument Value by Dr. Matthew Hill, Specialist, Musical Instruments People often think of musical instruments…
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Collections Management 101 – Why Every Collection Needs a Digital Inventory
Maintaining a current inventory – one that includes updated insurance values – is one of the most important aspects of…
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Your Values May Be Outdated
Most collectors don’t realize their values are outdated until they need them. A work that was appraised fifteen, ten, or…
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Condition Always Matters!
And nowhere is that more obvious than in Warhol’s prints. Here’s something I find fascinating (and honestly a little alarming…
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Does My Art Need to Be Appraised To Be Insured?
Can’t I Just Use the Purchase Price? Purchase price feels like a logical starting point – after all, you have…
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Veritas Handles George Washington’s Masonic Apron
We recently had the privilege of handling a fantastic piece of US history – an embroidered silk Masonic apron belonging…