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How to Store Art to Preserve Its Value

Whether due to a move and need for temporary storage, lack of display space or change in decorating, or simply a burgeoning collection of pieces, it is not uncommon for art collectors to develop the need to store art from…

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Suggestions for Buying Fine Art as a Gift

There is the old saying about the challenge of buying a gift for the person who has “everything,” and there are options far and wide to solve this. But when you consider what could really make a unique gift, something…

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Encaustic Painting: An Ancient Art Technique

One of the world’s oldest art forms, the Greeks first used the technique “enkaustikos” (meaning, to burn in), to caulk ship hulls with wax. The success of this coating led to the use of encaustic technique to decorate the boats,…

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Tips to Hanging your Fine Art

Now that you have found the “perfect” piece, one that really inspires you, it is time to display it. There are several steps you should take to hang fine art safely, with the correct tools and hardware, and in an…

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Tips for Collecting Sculptures for Art Lovers

When considering building an art collection, sculpture may not be the first thing that comes to mind. After all, sculpture cannot be simply placed on a large wall, to fit in with an already-organized room. Choosing and placing sculpture is…

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