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Exhibitions & Museums06/11/2026

Charles Blanc-Gatti in Lausanne: Reading an Abstract Painting Before Having It Evaluated

Charles Blanc-Gatti at the MCBA in Lausanne: color, music, and documentation. What to gather before seeking an evaluation of an abstract painting.

Exhibitions & Museums06/11/2026

Franz Gertsch in Bern: How to Distinguish a Graphic Work from a Reproduction

Franz Gertsch at the Kunstmuseum Bern: from the exhibition to the analysis of a work on paper—covering technique, edition size, and condition…

Exhibitions & Museums06/11/2026

Van Gogh, Hodler, and a Collector: The Value of Relationships in Basel

An exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Basel, centered on Gertrud Dübi-Müller, invites a fresh look at private collections—examining the artworks, their provenance, and…

Exhibitions & Museums06/11/2026

Lassnig and Munch in Zurich: What the Material Reveals About a Painting

Lassnig and Munch at the Kunsthaus Zürich: a guide to the materiality of paint and the documentation needed when requesting an appraisal…

News06/11/2026

Montepulciano, the Face and Time: Identity Portrayed at the Dawn of the 17th Century

On November 7, Montepulciano will bring together scholars of portraiture from the transition between the Renaissance and the Baroque periods. The conference…

News04/11/2026

Michelangelo, Two Centimeters from Eternity: A Meeting of Leading Voices in Art History at the Accademia di San Luca

On November 16, in Rome, Antonello Di Pinto will present his book dedicated to the Renaissance genius. Featuring an introduction by Claudio…

Insights03/11/2026

A painting unsold at auction: what to check before offering it again

Reviewing the catalogue, documentation and sales proposal before bringing an unsold painting back to market.

Insights03/11/2026

Estimate, reserve and hammer price: understanding auction prices

How to distinguish the auction estimate, reserve, hammer price, buyer’s total cost and seller’s expected proceeds.

Insights03/11/2026

A painting’s condition report: how to read it before an auction

What to ask about condition, restoration and examination limits before bidding on a painting at auction.

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