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Insights on art, collecting, and culture.

Thoughts, stories, and guidance on collecting, living with art and the creative world around us.

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Understanding the Consignment Process: A Guide to Selling at Auction

A guide for collectors navigating the auction process, including consignment, estimates, reserves, fees, guarantees, and how to make informed decisions when selling art.

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Inside New York’s Spring Auctions: A $2.1 Billion Week

A market-focused look at New York’s spring auctions, where record-setting sales, trophy works, and provenance shaped a $2.1 billion week.