Featured Story: Alexander Calder
A Look at Alexander Calder's Continued Significance in The Art Market.
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A Frank Lloyd Wright Icon
Frank Lloyd Wright's Iconic Important Double-Pedestal Lamp is the star of the show at Sotheby's upcoming design auction. Read about the lamp HERE.
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Sale Info
Sotheby's New York
13th May 2025
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Sotheby's Important Design
Sale Information:
Sotheby's Paris
20th May 2025
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Alexander Calder
A Look at Alexander Calder's Continued Significance in The Art Market.
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Christie's Excels
20th/21st Century: London evening sales achieve €156,302,040.
94 percent sold by lot, 97 percent sold by value and 43 percent of lots sold above the high estimate across both evening sales, which were led by René Magritte’s La reconnaissance infinie at £10.3 million, and saw a new auction record for School of London painter Michael Andrews.
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Over 35 Years of USPAP
Discover the pivotal history behind the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), born from a need for consistency and accountability in the US appraisal industry. Learn how its creation in 1989 revolutionized the profession, establishing ethical guidelines and ensuring reliable valuations. Explore USPAP's evolution and its crucial role in maintaining public trust and professional standards across various appraisal disciplines. Uncover the full story of this foundational framework – click here to read more.
Nara Shines at Sotheby's
Sotheby's highlight of their 4th of March 2025 sale in New York was Yoshitomo Nara's "Cosmic Eyes (in the Milky Lake)" (2005), which sold for $11.47 million, exceeding its low estimate.
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Important Americana
We detail the sale of the The Declaration of Independence: The July 1776 Exeter Broadside featured in the Sotheby's January 24th sale.
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Detailing EVS
Explore the origins of the European Valuation Standards (EVS), born from the need for consistent and reliable property valuations across Europe's integrating economies. Discover how the formation of TEGoVA in 1977 and the subsequent launch of EVS in 2003 aimed to unify diverse national practices. Learn about the ongoing evolution and increasing influence of EVS in fostering transparency and facilitating international transactions within the European valuation landscape. Uncover the full story of this crucial framework – click here to read more.
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Elevate your career by becoming a member of the Association Internationale des Évaluateurs d'Art (AIEA), a distinguished non-profit serving the international community of fine art, jewelry, and antique appraisers since 1994. Gain access to premier training and a global network of peers. Ready to join our esteemed association?