The One That Got Away: The Regret of Not Buying
Facebook-f Linkedin Every collector, art enthusiast, and antique hunter has a story about the one that got away. A painting you hesitated on, a piece of furniture you wanted to “think about,” or an artifact you told yourself you’d come back for—only to find it gone when you returned. This unique form of buyer’s regret—the […]
Artrium Guidebook Choosing a Qualified Appraiser
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How to Choose a Qualified Appraiser
Facebook-f Linkedin Choosing a Qualified Appraiser: When it comes to hiring a personal property appraiser, the stakes can be high. Whether you’re managing an estate, preparing for IRS reporting, or simply seeking to understand the value of a treasured item, hiring the right professional is essential. Unfortunately, the personal property appraisal industry remains largely unregulated, […]
Meet Elizabeth
Facebook-f Linkedin For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the arts. In fact, one of my earliest memories is around age 3, flipping through my dad’s old art history books, which were bigger than I was, and being captivated by Michelangelo’s lifelike marble sculptures and Caravaggio’s intense, dramatic paintings. From that […]
Lifetime or Later? Dating Bronze Sculptures
Facebook-f Linkedin Bronze sculptures have long captivated collectors, celebrated for their blend of artistic mastery and durability. However, the identity of a bronze is not always obvious to the untrained eye. Properly identifying and dating a bronze sculpture accurately is a key component of determining its value and authenticity. One artist whose work provides an […]
Are Appraisals Tax-Deductible? What You Need to Know
Facebook-f Linkedin Are Appraisals Tax-Deductible? Here’s What You Need to Know If you’ve ever wondered whether the cost of an appraisal is tax-deductible, the answer is: often, it can be! While appraisals for personal reasons typically don’t qualify, many situations allow the fees to be deducted on your tax return. Let’s break it down. When Appraisal […]
The Art of Cataloging: The Beauty of a Comprehensive Catalog Raissone
Facebook-f Linkedin Many people may not realize that you can’t just Google an artist to see all of their known artworks—especially when it comes to artists from the 20th century and earlier. Artworks are often tucked away in private collections, unrecorded, or even undiscovered. That’s where a catalogue raisonné comes in. A catalogue raisonné is […]
How to Prepare for an Estate Appraisal: A Step-by-Step Guide
Facebook-f Linkedin If you’ve recently inherited an estate or are managing the estate of a loved one, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the task of sorting through and valuing the property. An estate appraisal is an essential step in this process, providing you with an accurate assessment of the value of the items within […]
The $150 Million Caravaggio Rediscovery That Almost Slipped Away
Facebook-f Linkedin Caravaggio, Ecce homo (1604-05), after restoration. Courtesy private collection. Return to Spotlight The recent rediscovery of a lost masterpiece by the Baroque master Caravaggio reads like a script taken from the pages of an adventure film. The premise: a painting, long believed to be the work of another artist, languishes in obscurity, until a group […]
America’s Artistic Awakening: The Hudson River School
Facebook-f Linkedin Adjusting to a New World In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, American high society, plagued by a cultural inferiority complex, sought to enhance their identities through the artistic treasures of Europe. Fearing the New World was devoid of culture, intellectuals and art connoisseurs imported what they understood to be European masterpieces, […]