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This is the second and final part of my thoughts on appraising wine aptly titled;

May 13, 2013 at 5:39 pm

Know Your Grapes – Appraising Wine  ~~ Part Deux ~~  As with any appraisal, when selecting a qualified appraiser look for a formal, up to date, education in appraisal theory,... (more)

Know Your Grapes – Appraising Wine

April 9, 2013 at 6:44 pm

Know Your Grapes – Appraising Wine   Selecting an appraiser for your valuable assets is difficult enough; don’t get “tanked” over selecting one for your wine collection!  ... (more)

Do You Legally Own the Artwork You Possess?

August 13, 2012 at 2:00 pm

 ~ Legal Title ~ (as it pertains to works of art) The age old adage “possession is 9/10 of the law” does not always apply when dealing with... (more)

Print Terminology & “stuff on the bottom”!

January 4, 2012 at 4:12 pm

The numbers on the bottom of a lithograph or other graphic usually appear as a fraction, with the denominator giving the edition size and the numerator giving the... (more)

Significant problems found with current appraisals

February 24, 2011 at 3:38 pm

An appraisal is a record of an item to prove its existence, establish its identity and communicate a value through an established methodology. In reviewing a number of... (more)

Visual Media Deterioration

August 3, 2010 at 3:45 pm

There are many mediums on which visual media can be stored. Today I would like to touch on the problem with the deterioration of VHS and Film media.... (more)

Is It Fine Art, A Collectible Or An Antique?

April 21, 2010 at 9:52 am

Although any item could be placed into one or more of the following groups, there are some general guidelines for placing an item into a category…    Fine... (more)

Art Damage & Diminished Value

March 30, 2010 at 12:37 pm

An Observation on Diminished Value Conservators and restoration specialists Code of Ethics prohibits them from entering into the realm of appraisals as a clear conflict of interest. However,... (more)

Disaster Planning and Monetary Archival Appraisals; An Overview

January 25, 2010 at 12:07 pm

In light of the extensive losses incurred by natural and manmade events, it is imperative that archivists and others charged with the safety of our archive collections be... (more)

Forgotten Assets; Art Succession Planning

January 25, 2010 at 11:47 am

Art succession planning should be an iatrical part of the estate planning process. Fine art and collectible collections present their own unique opportunities for a collector to reduce... (more)