A Bi-Partisan Assault: H.R. 544

Last September saw the introduction of H.R. 6234 by U.S. Representative Paul Cook (R – CA), titled “Private Corrado Piccoli … More

What’s the Most Valuable Thing…

Every so often I’m asked about the most rare and valuable item or collection I’ve evaluated. Was it Saddam Hussein’s … More

Be sure of identity, value, spelling, grammar and so forth — call your appraiser before attempting to sell!

Last month, I profiled the growing popularity of Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862-1918) among art collectors, along with the role one … More

Be Sure of Identity and Value — Call Your Appraiser! “A large marble container used as a flowerpot at Blenheim … More

Sprezzatura means ‘studied carelessness.’ In art, it identifies an effect that a work was executed without apparent effort.

Remember, ‘condition is king’ when it comes to collectibles!

Let’s avoid this kind of confusion, okay? 🙂