Independent guidance on buying, provenance, authentication, care and the art market.
To start collecting art, develop your eye, define a responsible budget, research artists and sellers, inspect documentation, record every purchase and buy works you are prepared to care for over time.
Art prices are shaped by artist reputation, career stage, quality, rarity, medium, scale, provenance, condition, exhibition history, seller strategy, demand and the specific mechanics of gallery…
Art provenance is the documented history of an object’s ownership, custody and movement. It helps establish legal title, authenticity, historical context, ethical risk and market confidence.
