Appraisal Bureau was recently retained by a major international law firm to value Fine Art jointly owned by a couple seeking division of assets in divorce proceedings. The collection of more than 500 artworks, holding significant material value, was originally appraised by a major auction house. The judge presiding over the case requested the mid range […]
by Angelina Giovani-AghaCo-Founder of Flynn & Giovani Art Provenance Research & Provenance Expert at CAfADownload the Art Provenance Report 2023Provenance research in art is the pursuit of truth in the form of facts, data and historical evidence regarding a work of art’s ownership history. Although it has not been an academic discipline or professional practice […]
When fine art is donated to museums, everyone wins. Museums acquire new artwork, the donor receives a tax deduction, and the artist benefits from the prestigious institutional destination of the work (also a safe haven from the art markets). The US is privileged to have this system that has helped build the collections of many […]
AI image generated by Dall-ECould AI help us better understand the power of art (rather than threaten its existence)?by Riah PriorIt is not difficult to find concerns over the advance of AI and the art market has been at the forefront of raising alarm, with professionals vocalising potential copyright issues (indeed, Polish artist Greg Rutkkowski […]
By Sophie Cianfarani, Appraisal Intern, Appraisal BureauArt historians hold varied views on the origins of digital art. Roboticists might trace its inception to antiquity, viewing early robots as digital art’s forebears. Some locate digital art’s origin in the 19th century with the jacquard loom’s punch card system, an automated system of control that greatly influenced […]
by Caroline TaylorJust when NFTs are starting to settle in and normalize as really just another medium when applied to the context of making art – enter Artificial Intelligence (AI). Is AI the end to art practice as we know it, or has it, on a conceptual level, been here all along?In 2017 I curated […]
Last week was a very eventful one in the art world. Art Basel opened on its home turf in Switzerland, with over 200 galleries presenting works by top international artists (we’ve highlighted a few selections here). Back in the US, and Web3, in a white-glove auction of digital art from the seized 3AC collection, Sotheby’s sold […]
Managing Director of Athena Art Finance, Rebecca Fine, speaks to art market journalist Riah Pryor, about the art financing landscape today.Starting with the basics, can you introduce us to Athena Fine art a little?Of course, so Athena Art Finance, is a dedicated specialty independent art lending business founded in 2015 to focus on loans collateralized […]
On the occasion of the opening of Art Basel 2023 on home turf in Basel. Switzerland, we’ve selected a few highlights from various booths. Founded in 1970, Art Basel is the international art world’s preeminent fair. Over 2,000 top galleries present their most significant artists and artworks to an audience of top collectors, museums and […]