Insights

Welcome to our library of practical guidance, professional perspectives, and archived content related to appraisal and collection management. Here, you’ll find articles and posts including advice on how to care for valuable objects, answers to common questions through our “Ask the Appraiser” feature and latest news about our firm. It is designed to support collectors, families and advisors with clear, thoughtful guidance on the care, stewardship, and valuation of personal property.

How To Care For Works On Paper

We are pleased to present the next feature in our “How to care for…” series! Read below for a snapshot into the care, handling, and […]

Meet the Agents of Deterioration

And how to protect your collections from them Thank you to our colleagues at The American Institute for Conservation & Foundation for Advancement in Conservation […]

How To Care For Designer Handbags

Our colleague Melissa Leventon, ASA and co-founder and principal at Curatrix Group, who specializes in textile and fashion appraisals and museum consulting, collaborated with us […]

Protecting Your Collection

Protecting Your Collection in Late Summer Heat and Early Fall Humidity Humidity and heat can damage artwork, textiles, and furniture. A few preventive steps now can […]

How To Care For Wood Furniture

We speak to our decorative art specialist Liza Hickey about how to care for your wood furniture. Many of us have antique wood furniture in […]

Collecting with Purpose Panel

We were honored to participate in a panel discussion “Collecting with Purpose,” organized by Cura Art, bringing together collectors, artists, and art professionals for a […]

How To Care For Bronze

Whether you have small tabletop pieces in your home, antique garden statuary, or large outdoor sculpture, here is some expert advice on proper and safe […]

Protecting Your Assets

Unexpected loss is something most people assume will never happen to them… until it does. When it comes to art, collectibles, and residential contents, underinsurance […]