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Why You Should Skip the Chinese Antiques Gold Rush and Fall in Love with Japanese Treasures.
So You Want to Be an Asian Antiques Collector? (Without Selling Your House or Firstborn) Let’s be real: trying to collect Chinese...
Philippe Smolarski
Dec 20, 20245 min read
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The Anatomy and Motivations of Art Forgery
Art forgery, as old as art, mingles skillful craftsmanship with deception. The idea has tantalized the world of art for many centuries,...
Philippe Smolarski
Dec 17, 20246 min read
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Unusual: Some Bizarre Antiques Sold at Auction Houses
Antique auctions have always intrigued us, giving a fascinating look into the quirks and oddities that have molded our history. While...
Philippe Smolarski
Dec 15, 20243 min read
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Intriguing Art and Antiques Fakes: The Most Notorious for 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, the art world has been shaken by several high-profile forgery cases, proving that even in an era of advanced...
Philippe Smolarski
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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Analysis of the Art Market in 2024 and Forecasts for 2025: New Perspectives
The art market continues to fuel creativity, serving as both an economic and cultural pillar. In 2024, it’s seen key shifts influenced by...
Philippe Smolarski
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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The Curious Case of the $6 Million Banana: When Crypto Met Contemporary Art
Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian —the infamous banana duct-taped to a wall—became a cultural sensation when it debuted at Art Basel Miami...
Philippe Smolarski
Nov 25, 20244 min read
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Uncover the Secrets to Successfully Selling Your Art and Antiques Online: Avoid These Common Mistakes
Understanding Different Selling Platforms Online Marketplaces Platforms like Etsy, eBay, Amazon Art, but also Le Bon Coin and ParuVendu...
Philippe Smolarski
Oct 27, 20244 min read
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Memoirs of an Expert: Between Truth and Artifice in the World of Art
Wang Shixiang (1914-2009) Feng Guodong (1948-2005). Beijing Hutong No expert worthy of the name goes...
Philippe Smolarski
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Why Appraise a Work of Art or an Antique?
Évaluer une œuvre, c'est bien plus qu'un prix. C'est plonger dans l'histoire, comprendre l'évolution artistique et préserver notre patrimoin
Philippe Smolarski
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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