What Constitutes a Museum?

Next month, the International Council of Museums (ICOM), representing some 20,000 institutions from around the world, convenes in Kyoto, Japan. … More

An Auction Result is Not an Appraisal!

Auction results are a large part of the data an appraiser interprets to for their value conclusion – but they … More

Shivaree: A Rare Thomas Hart Benton Print

Collectors devour pencil-signed Thomas Hart Benton lithographs whenever they hit the market, and for good reason. Complementing the ongoing popularity … More

3 Easy Tips for Appraisal Preparation

Contrary to the image given appraisals by programs like Antiques Roadshow, professionally written appraisals are very serious documents. They are … More

Klimt’s “Bauerngarten” – A $59m “Trump Effect” Barometer?

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

Appraisal: Being Sure of Identity and Value

In this new series of blog posts, I’m going to outline basic concepts and terminology used by appraisers that will … More

Art Deco, Streamline Moderne, and Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium

My wife won a ‘flash contest’ on Facebook yesterday (meaning you had to pick up your winnings within a couple … More

Live confidently: Be Sure of Identity and Value

Be sure of identity and value. Call your appraiser!

Austrian Kammerherrn Gold Bullion Chamber Key, Portapee and Case

From the Manion’s years: February 2003 Early 20th century. Gold bullion Austrian double headed eagle mounted over two acorns and bullion twist, … More