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• The Buddhist Thangkas – Artistic Expression as Spiritual Path Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Fine Art

  Throughout the Himalayas, the vast mountain range spanning India, Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, lies a vibrant artistic tradition: the creation of thangkas. Tibetan Buddhist paintings in particular are more than just decorative pieces, but represent windows into the soul of Vajrayana Buddhism. Thangkas, traditionally made on cotton or silk, are intricate and colorful depictions of deities, scenes from Buddhist stories, or the sacred diagrams known as mandalas.

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• Considering Risk in Selecting Comparables Monday, July 29, 2019 in Education As true rarities become harder to find, collectors seem to have an increased tolerance for risk in their purchases. The boldest example of this in recent memory is Christie's 2017 auction of Salvador Mundi, sold by the auction house as a Leonardo da Vinci, for a record-setting $450,312,500. View More
• Insurance Coverage Appraisals: When and Why You Need One Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Member Insights This article explains why consumers may need insurance coverage for their collections of personal property and why it’s so important to seek out a qualified appraiser when obtaining that coverage. View More
• Listening to the Object: Chinese Art Connoisseurship Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Education Susan Lahey, ISA AM, MA, will be leading a course on Chinese art during Asia Week in New York, March 17-19. View More
• An ISA Member in the Far East Friday, September 21, 2018 in Member Insights Art insurance is still a developing business in the region, where more collection owners or custodians elect to self-insure rather than taking up specialist coverage... View More
• What Appraisers Can Learn From the Expanding Global Art Market Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Business Tips Appraisers in America may be surprised to learn that reaching global markets is not as daunting as it initially seems. Like any endeavor, there are steps to take and pitfalls to avoid. View More
• Discover New Markets with FindArtExperts.com Monday, November 20, 2017 in Business Tips Created by a group of professional colleagues and collectors, FindArtExperts.com is a leading source of knowledge and information on the world of art and auctioneering, and currently lists more than 5,000 art and auction service professionals in more than 200 specialty categories. View More
• Protecting Your Collection and Your Wallet: What You Could Lose If You Suffer a Loss Without an Appraisal Friday, October 20, 2017 in Member Insights As an appraiser, I have worked on a lot of insurance claims, including losses due to fire, theft, transit damage, and flood. The number one mistake most insureds make is not being prepared in advance. View More
• Collecting Information for Appraisal Reports Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Member Insights When you are on-site collecting information for your appraisal report, make sure you take the time to take the right number of good quality photos. Luckily, digital photography has made it affordable to take enough photos... View More