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Which glass is the smart choice for proper framing? By SCollector on 2/22/2008
Art Whisperer
There is UV blocking glass as well as Plexiglas as well as AR glass and museum glass. The correct choice depends on what is being framed.
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What is the difference between an etching and an engraving? By SCollector on 11/23/2007
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An etching is made differently than an engraving. The difference is easily conveyed.
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What is causing a ghost image on the glass of a print I own? By SCollector on 11/20/2007
Art Whisperer
Ghost images on the interior of glass in a frame are formed due to outgassing. Outgassing is easily explained and corrected.
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What is a collage? Where and when did this technique of art making originate? By SCollector on 7/29/2007
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The art medium "collage"--what it means and where and when did it originate.
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Don't be afraid to ask what an art term means. Not everything being touted is necessarily in your favor. By SCollector on 4/28/2007
Art Whisperer
A dealer responded "If someone does not understand 'signed in stone' or 'pochoir', please, these are adults. They need only to ask. Is that so surprising or unfair?" --NOT a commendable response. Clarity is the goal!
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"Artist's Proof" By SCollector on 3/11/2007
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What does this mean? How many Artist's Proofs exist? Is an Artist's Proof more or less valuable than the numbered editions? Why were Artist's Proofs created?
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Consigning Art to Auction Houses--An Important Do Not! By SCollector on 12/17/2006
Art Whisperer
Greed coupled with haste can facilitate poor decision making when reviewing your consignment agreement.
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Change in Valuation of Fractional Non-Cash Charitable Contributions By SCollector on 12/2/2006
Art Whisperer
Non-Cash Charitable Contributions can still be spread over 5 years but . . .
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New IRS photographic requirements for Art, Antiques, Decorative Arts for Donation or Estate By SCollector on 11/23/2006
Art Whisperer
Unacceptable as well as Acceptable photographic formats have been spelled out in a recent communication from the IRS Office of Art Appraisal Services in Washington DC
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Why you MUST attend all available art shows like the Historic Indian and World Tribal Arts Show in Santa Fe or the Marin Show held in San Rafael, California By SCollector on 11/21/2006
Art Whisperer
Attending high quality Art Shows helps develop your connoisseurship and informs you as to the cost of the best of the best at the same time.
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