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The Decorative Arts, Up for Grabs
Today, in the higher end decorative arts market, it is not about what an auctioneer can offer (or demand), but...
The New Dealer
The classification of a dealer in the arts and antiques business has always been restricted to a particular specialty or...
The Next Generation, Part 2
Building a business to survive for multiple generations is a daunting possibility. Bill Gates hasn’t done it yet, but he...
Doing the Right Thing
One of the best compliments I ever received was from a client who purchased something prior to my ownership of...
Millennium Modern, the Style of Contemporary
I have always tried to slice and dice a piece of furniture or decorative arts by associating a style and...
Prices and Pricing of Antiques, of Anything
I have always been a strong advocate of disclosed prices in the art and antiques industry. The fear of disclosing...
NYS Auction Legislation; Not Good Enough
Presently before the NYS Senate is a bill, passed by the Assembly that is attempting to define how public auctions...
Hoping For the Best, Antique Furniture
In the commercial world of decorative and fine arts, the present economic environment has been tough on many areas of...
Industry Control; Controlling Inventory.
Physical possession of a fine or decorative arts item includes an added premium of control. Auctioneers like Sotheby’s and Christie’s...