Reflections on the Art Market: Bubble, or not?

Here are some reflections and future insights on what specialists in the field are describing as a potential art market bubble.  See what you think.

The contemporary-art bubble 

 The year in review: Tracking the tricky art bubble 

Art Sales Reach £40 Billion In 2012 Outperforming Equities Market

 

 

 

Clementine Hunter's Life as Chamber Opera

The New York Times reports on a celebrated folk artist whose life story is set in a new chamber opera performed at Montclair State University -- Zinnias: The Life of Clementine Hunter.

Sotheby's Contemporary Art, London features Basquiat Artworks

Here's a short video on the artworks of Basquiat featured in the February 12 sale of Contemporary Art in London.

Art Insurers Speak of Record Claims for Hurricane Sandy Damages

Art Insurers Speak of Record Claims for Hurricane Sandy Damages

Recent reports have surfaced on the record loss of damaged galleries and art warehouses under Hurricane Sandy last fall.  The Claims Journal (December 28, 2012) reports on record claims to art insurers that could result in pay-outs totaling near half a billion dollars.

If you are facing an art insurance claim and would like an appraisal that follows USPAP guidelines (governed by U.S. Congress), contact ATFA Appraisals for a free consultation, including a no-cost estimate of services.  We will address your particular needs and get you an appraisal that is readily accepted by insurance companies.

New Year 2013

Wishing you a glorious Happy New Year 2013.  Thank you for reading our blog and supporting our work.  We look forward to posting more news on art collecting, appraisals, and sales throughout the year.

All the best,
Donna