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Successfully selling second-hand goods

How to sell furniture on second-hand market? Selling personal property requires time, availability and energy plus a certain amount of ” bargaining power “.  The best way to dispose of furniture  or any second-hand good at the best price is without a doubt selling them individually. To do so, you will have to take photos […]

The everlasting passion for horses in art

Horses  in decoration and works of art The important thing to know is that the horse is, in art, the most represented animal since prehistoric times and one of the oldest artistic subjects. During prehistory, the horse was depicted on cave walls. The horse, so majestic, is the subject of artefacts, paintings, sculptures and drawings. […]

Contemporary art – artistic period

Contemporary art – description According to Wikipedia, “Contemporary art” refers – in a general and global way – to all artworks produced from 1945 to the present day, whatever their style and aesthetic practice, but mainly in the visual arts field. In this classification, contemporary art succeeds modern art. Contemporary art is characterized by new […]

TO BAN THE SALE AND RESALE OF IVORY

The fair market value of ivory objects In 2016, the United States adopted a new and highly restrictive regulation aimed at reducing ivory trafficking within its borders and reducing access to the US market for unscrupulous poachers. Every year, as many as 30,000 African elephants are killed to supply the illicit ivory trade driven by […]

Wine as an investment

Is wine a good investment?   I work with investment firms that want to offer diversification to their clients’ portfolios. In partnership with specialists, I can recommend certain purchases to be made, for investment purposes. Wine investment would be one of them. Why investing in a wine collection? To diversify a portfolio. Luxury goods in […]

The online appraisal service

Art and antiques online appraisal Evolia Transition’s expert appraisers offer a quick online appraisal service based on photos. This is an interesting and economical option if you have fewer than 12 items to evaluate or if you live in a remote area. Depending on the purpose of the appraisal (market value, insurance, litigation), the service is […]