Physical possession of a fine or decorative arts item includes an added premium of control. Auctioneers like Sotheby’s and Christie’s...
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Irrevocable Bid Redux
As Enron was well versed in the smoke and mirrors of accounting practices, so too has Sotheby’s and of course...
Industry Evolution
I start 2010 with the anticipation that it will be better than the previous year. After reading Niall Ferguson’s book,...
Happy New Year; Looking Forward to 2010!
I can’t wait for 2010, because it must be better than 2009 for the art and antiques trade. If nothing...
A Classic Small Business Model, the Antiques Dealer
With all the public discussion on the present state of the economy, it has been stated by many economists, that...
Antiques and the Luxury Market Today
In the present state of the antiques market, it seems like an eternity since there was a feeling that our...
A National Antiques Week
FYI, the National Antique Week runs from November 23-30th, but in England. If American antiques dealers would recognize what a...
Comments on the Art Trade by Souren Melikian
I have felt a personal sense of consent after I read Souren Melikian’s article on “Navigating a Shrinking Art Market”...
Where is the Decorative Arts Market Going?
It depends on what you are looking for. While the antiques market may be fickle, it is still a very...
A New Auctioneer’s Model: No Reserve or Estimates
The news in the trade has certainly been anything but robust for the image and financial prospects of the industry....