Chartwell Insurance Services Blog: art
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Monday, October 26, 2015
You have probably heard that improper framing causes damage to artwork. What does properly framed art look like? The Chicago Conservation Center’s article “Common Cuplrits of Damage” illustrates the difference between proper and improper framing. READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 10, 2015
We at Chartwell regularly see damages to art resulting from improper framing. Here is a helpful guide from Christie’s on proper framing. Be sure to work with framers who have expertise in handling fine works of art. Even if you think your art is not valuable today it may be in the future. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Art consignment can be generally described as a work of art being delivered by its owner —the consignor— to a specialist art vendor —the consignee— for the purpose of being sold at some time in the future. Vendors include art dealers and auction houses. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Chartwell Insurance Services is committed to fostering collectors through the CAC Chartwell Collectors’ Circle. Click here for more information about the Circle.
As part of this effort we like to pass along information for our collectors. READ MORE >>
Friday, April 24, 2015
Whether or not gold will return as a safe haven for wealth is uncertain but there is no denying that contemporary art is now an asset class to be considered according to Laurence D. Fink as reported in Private Wealth Magazine.
Please click here to read the article. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 27, 2015
Abstract thinking is of no help when it comes to the hard financial realities of art collecting. A Private Wealth Magazine article summarizes many of the financial issues a collector should consider when investing in art. READ MORE >>
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Chartwell Insurance Services takes its name from Winston Churchill’s family home in the Kent countryside. We thought it was fitting to post a link to the catalog for the upcoming December 17 Sotheby’s auction of the collection of Mary Soames, Churchill’s youngest daughter. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 14, 2014
It’s a contentious battle that artists in the US have fought unsuccesfully for many years; to receive a portion of future sales of art work. Some argue it is not all that different from songwriters and playrights receiving royalties when their work is performed. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 14, 2014
When it seems that contemporary art auction sales can’t get any higher all it takes is a new season of contemporary art sales to break new records. As reported by ARTNews this week Christie’s $852. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 14, 2014
Kevin Ray of Greenberg Traurig has launched an art law blog. The entry on authenticity and attribution highlights a growing problem for authentication of art. Lawsuits have deterred professionals from offering their opinions. New York is proposing legislation which may help. READ MORE >>
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