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What Art Collectors Need to Know About the UNESCO Treaty
February 29, 2016 Collector

What Art Collectors Need to Know About the UNESCO Treaty

Failing to understand the UNESCO Treaty may result in your art being be confiscated at customs. It’s simple to abide by, but you have to be aware of the rules.
Why Is L.A.’s New Contemporary Art Museum Free?
February 29, 2016 Collector

Why Is L.A.’s New Contemporary Art Museum Free?

The Broad family art collection has built and opened a museum to house their art collection, the Broad Art Foundation, and improve access to art for the Los Angeles community. Read why they are exemplary collectors.
How To Know Your Provenance Document is Legitimate
February 26, 2016 Collector

How To Know Your Provenance Document is Legitimate

Trusting a provenance document is hard enough, but what makes a provenance document trustworthy? Learn a few tell-tale signs that a document is legitimate, or illegitimate.
Art Collector Chatter: How Pantone’s Color of the Year Can Inspire Your Art Collection
February 26, 2016 Collector

Art Collector Chatter: How Pantone’s Color of the Year Can Inspire Your Art Collection

Curious about the latest trend in the art world? Learn about the inspiration behind Pantone’s colors of the year and some Artwork Archive art which reflects the hues.

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What Every Art Collector Needs to Know About Provenance
February 26, 2016 Collector

What Every Art Collector Needs to Know About Provenance

You hear the word provenance all the time, but what is it exactly? And how do you know what provenance is real?
Don't Be Fooled by Charitable Art Auctions: Here's How to Prepare
February 26, 2016 Collector

Don't Be Fooled by Charitable Art Auctions: Here's How to Prepare

Charitable art auctions are a great way to get involved in the art market while giving back to the community—although there are some basic steps to attending them to protect your purchase and your collection.
4 Questions with an Art Collection Security Expert
February 16, 2016 Collector

4 Questions with an Art Collection Security Expert

The fatal flaw of most home-security systems is when you are home, they’re off. This leaves your art collection vulnerable in ways you may not have considered.
When Should You Start Documenting Your Art Collection?
February 16, 2016 Collector

When Should You Start Documenting Your Art Collection?

The safest time to start documenting your art collection is with your first purchase. Learn when avoiding documentation gets risky.
The Proactive Purchase: How to Buy Art
February 10, 2016 Collector

The Proactive Purchase: How to Buy Art

Making proactive art purchases can be trickier than it sounds. Here are 5 tips for smart art buying.
What Every Collector Should Know About Buying Art Abroad
February 8, 2016 Collector

What Every Collector Should Know About Buying Art Abroad

Are you thinking of planning a trip to visit some galleries abroad? Find out when you need to hire an art lawyer to conduct international transactions, and when you don’t.
How to Choose Between an Art Conservator and a Restorer
February 2, 2016 Collector

How to Choose Between an Art Conservator and a Restorer

Conservators and restorers are both experts in artwork repairs. In the tragic case of damage to your collection, we’ll help you decide which one you need to preserve your artwork.
What Every Collector Needs to Know About Art Conservators
February 1, 2016 Collector

What Every Collector Needs to Know About Art Conservators

Are some of your prints looking a little yellow? A conservator is the resource to help with the maintenance of your art collection’s condition.

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What You Need to Know About Hiring an Art Consultant
January 26, 2016 Collector

What You Need to Know About Hiring an Art Consultant

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the care and maintenance of your collection? Art advisors are a great resource to help with responsibilities like shipping and fine art insurance.
What an Art Consultant Can Do for Your Collection
January 25, 2016 Collector

What an Art Consultant Can Do for Your Collection

Are you thinking about hiring an art advisor to help assist in the management of your collection? Learn how art advisors can help in art buying and collection curation.
What You Need to Know When Donating Your Art Collection
January 18, 2016 Collector

What You Need to Know When Donating Your Art Collection

Are you considering donating pieces of artwork from your collection? Consider these pertinent aspects, from tax implications to unrestricted gifts.
How to Approach Selling Art as a Collector
January 18, 2016 Collector

How to Approach Selling Art as a Collector

Understand your options: Learn how to find the right gallery or auction house to sell a piece, or parts, of your art collection.
Do You Know How to Choose the Right Art Restorer?
January 12, 2016 Collector

Do You Know How to Choose the Right Art Restorer?

Get inside the mind of an art restorer to find out tips like how often your art needs to be cleaned.
What to Do in the Tragic Case of Art Theft
January 11, 2016 Collector

What to Do in the Tragic Case of Art Theft

Who do you call when you discover stolen art? It’s not just the police and your insurance agency, learn more here.
Art Collector Chatter: Why You Need to Use Acid-Free Paper
January 5, 2016 Collector

Art Collector Chatter: Why You Need to Use Acid-Free Paper

If you want your art collection to last more than 100 years, let "acid-free" be your mantra.
How One Art Collector Saved $68,469 in Taxes
January 4, 2016 Collector

How One Art Collector Saved $68,469 in Taxes

The New York Times published a tax tip we found quite interesting. Learn how one collector saved $68,469 in taxes.

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