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The Big Names In Art Collecting

At any one point the English art scene is dominated by just a few major collectors, who both anticipate trends and collect works that fit these trends in a h...

Your Art in Context

Whilst the appreciation of your art collection is a personal matter, it sometimes helps to contextualise your collection both alongside contemporary art, and...

What You Need To Know About Collecting African Art

It is difficult to speak precisely about collecting African art because much of what is called African art, does not fit into the canon of what is in the Wes...

The Tax Laws And Art Collecting

As discussed in related article, ‘Art for Investment’ artworks sold are subject to Capital gains tax if you make over £6,000 within one tax year. For sm...

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Questionnaire: Can You Read a Painting?

Art is often perceived to be exclusive, intimidating and out of reach for many people. The problem seems to lie with a simple confusion which is easily overc...

Corporate Art Collections

There was a time when the extent of a company’s art collection was a gallery detailing a who’s who of the Board of Directors. This changed during the 196...

Collecting Poster Art

A poster is a piece of paper designed to display a message or image on a vertical surface or wall. Origins of the Poster The poster was pioneered at the turn...

The Royal Art Collection: A Case History

The Royal Collection is one of the most famous and largest art collections in the world. It is often referred to as a private collection. However, the entire...

Amazing Facts About Art Fakes

Faking art is a perfectly legitimate action. It's frequently employed to produce reproductions and prints. However, 'fake art' is the crossing of a fine line...

Art Provenance: History and Ownership

The term provenance evolved from the French word ‘provenir’ which means ‘to come from’. In the world of art collecting, provenance is documentary evi...

Islamic Art: A Growth Market

Islamic art is a fascinating area that’s enjoying renewed interest on the international scene of art collectors. Origins and History Islamic art grew from...

Thrifty Art Collecting

Art collecting isn’t exclusively the domain of the fabulously rich. It’s possible to accumulate a respectable collection with a very modest budget. A Wor...

I Want to Sell a Piece of Art, Where do I Start?

You will need to work a bit harder if you are reluctant to put your art into auction. However, with a little guidance and consideration, this type of sale ca...

How To Commission an Artwork Direct From an Artist

There are two broad ways to choose an artwork for your home or for your collection. The first way involves trawling galleries and artist studios looking for...

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