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Art Log January 23, 2024: No fancy curtains, a tag for book shelves and paint made from mummies. 

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Was it just me or was I noticing more chandeliers visible from the sidewalk? An article in The Atlantic, Why Rich People Don’t Cover Their Windows, may have the answer. It seems "Americans who earn more than $150,000 are almost twice as likely to leave windows uncovered as those making $20,000 to $29,000," according to … Continue reading Art Log January 23, 2024: No fancy curtains, a tag for book shelves and paint made from mummies. 

Insurer Probes the Who and What of Collecting

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Some people do still collect, in fact the number of collectors may be more than ever. Insurer AXA Art recently released a survey revealing a rapidly expanded art market over the last decade as well as notable numbers of new collectors in advancing economies. The survey of 1,000 international collectors revealed four distinct categories of … Continue reading Insurer Probes the Who and What of Collecting

The Past, Present and Future of Antiques Collecting, A Conversation with Bob James

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The antiques business has undergone a plethora of change over the past couple decades and we had the opportunity to discuss some of them with Bob James of Armacost Antiques Shows. The discussion starts with the influence of Jacqueline Kennedy on the industry and traces it through the present day when boomers trying to dispose … Continue reading The Past, Present and Future of Antiques Collecting, A Conversation with Bob James