Corinne Cain
Discussing Value with a Prospective Art Appraiser
Identify what you need to have appraised by providing the following information:• Artist's first and last name • Medium such as bronze, painting, or print• Condition, especially if you are not sure if the item has enough value to...
Date Posted: December 07, 2005
NOT Savvy Collecting
Original paintings by Renoir, Chagall, Picasso, Rembrandt and Mary Cassatt at a discount buying club??? Embarking more than 25 miles each way to experience possibly original prints by these artists, I figured the press release was probably only...
Date Posted: December 07, 2005
Starting a Contemporary Art Collection
Contact museum curators or art professionals in your area who do not sell.1. Build a relationship with these professionals by attending lectures where they assemble.2.
Date Posted: December 07, 2005
Preparing for the Art Appraiser's Exam
• Locate all items in advance of the appraiser's arrival and make them accessible.• Share pertinent records about when and where items were purchased, including their receipts.
Date Posted: December 07, 2005
Starting an Art Collection
Identify what kind of art you like. The following techniques can help you determine what that is:1. Visit 3 to 6 museums displaying different types of art.
Date Posted: December 07, 2005
Art Myths Debunked
Assumption: Art becomes more valuable once an artist dies.Actuality: Prices escalate only when demand is greater than supply. Prices can increase if there was a shortage of the artist's work prior to his or her death and if the demand...
Date Posted: December 07, 2005
Sounding More Art Savvy
Want to sound like someone who is art savvy? Make sure you don't use the following art "faux pas."• Using the word "seriagraph" - Actually, there is no such thing as a seriagraph.
Date Posted: December 07, 2005
Oil on Canvas: Painting Conservation 101
Conservation is defined as remedial attention given to extend the life of a work of art. The process often reconstitutes missing material by additions. These additions may be either visible or invisible and serve to restore the work's...
Date Posted: December 07, 2005
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