Top Art Stories of 2008

You may enjoy reading this review of the top art stories of 2008 at the ARTINFO website:
2008 in Review: Stories of the Year.

Happy Holidays to all our friends, colleagues, and supporters of Afua Trading Fine Art and Educational Services.

May you have a healthy, happy, and prosperous new year.

Americana Week in New York City (January 2009)

To keep abreast of the myriad of events occurring during Americana Week in New York City, see this recently posted article by Lita Solis-Cohen, Americana in New York City in January, on the Maine Antique Digest website.

New Web Site for Afua Trading Fine Art and Educational Services

We have a new website that explains what we can offer fine art and cultural heritage object collectors. Please be sure to review it at: http://www.afuatradingfineart.com.

We welcome your comments and insights.

Fine Art Storage Guidelines

To insure adequate storage of your fine art treasures you'll want to review this article: Safe and Sound: First Ever Guidelines for Fine Art Storage, by fine art insurance experts, Chubb.

"The Fine Art of Surviving the Crash in Auction Prices"

The falling prices at fine art auctions have many wondering about the markets short and long-term sustainability. A recent Wall Street Journal article provides multiple perspectives on a quickly shifting dynamic.

Investing in Antiques

This is a really smart article that offers insights on purchasing antiques, long-term value and the commodification of personal treasures. I hope you enjoy it. See the Maine Antique Digest column The Young Collector.