DOCSLIB.ORG

Heritage Auctions

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Heritage Auctions Heritage Auctions For Trusts and Estates Advisors Journal THIRD ISSUE // 2015 DEMYSTIFYING THE IN THIS AUCTION PROCESS ISSUE: BY MARK PRENDERGAST We addressed the auction process house has handled in the past. The 1 a few years ago in an issue of this larger auction houses usually have many Demystifying the Auction Process publication, but how the overall auction different departments that handle a wide process works remains one of the variety of categories, although some 4 most commonly asked questions by categories are stronger than others. California Dreaming potential consignors or client advisors. For example, Heritage Auctions has 40 5 Depending on the timing of scheduled categories with market leading strengths Valuations in the Vault auctions and the type of material to be in rare coins, comics, sports memorabilia sold, it can take anywhere from a few and Illustration Art, but also solid 6 months to a year from initial assessment auctions in other areas of art, jewelry Beatles Blaschke Collection to final settlement. Each aspect of and wine. the auction process is important for 7 consignors to understand, and when Initial Assessment Estate of Rod McKuen broken down step by step, becomes The preliminary contact with an auction 8 much less of a daunting procedure. house will usually consist of a series of questions to the seller regarding the Bullion vs. Numismatic Find the Right Auction Venue type of property being considered for 9 Different auction houses have different sale. If it seems like something that might Nigel Russel specialties and strengths in various be of interest to the auction house, categories of material. Finding the right the auction house will usually request 10 venue for your property can be one of an inventory, emailed images and any All About Appraisals the most important steps in ultimately further supporting documentation or 11 achieving the highest prices. Start by provenance from the seller. From this Mickey Mantle asking questions regarding the type information, the auction specialist will of items, quantity and value levels of either provide specific auction estimates, 12 items similar to yours that the auction an overall insurance value or suggest Luxury Real Estate 13 ANA Chicago Results Designer jewelry is featured in 14 Heritage’s September 28th Auction in Upcoming Auctions Beverly Hills, including this Burmese Sapphire ring designed by Oscar 15 Heyman estimated at $70,000 to Heritage Sponsored Events $90,000 and these beautiful Chanel Need an Interesting Speaker? earrings at $35,000 to $45,000. CONT. ON PAGE 2 an in-person visit or walkthrough. For consignors, Heritage Auctions does not charges for the insurance coverage, smaller collectible items and coins, once charge these extraneous fees - including consignors should expect that their an overall insurance value is established, insurance. property will be covered for specified it is common practice to send the amounts as a whole collection or as property in for review and inspection – Special Financing itemized pieces throughout the auction of course insured at the auction house’s Based on the value of the consignment, process. expense. If the property is determined the number of items and the type of by the auction house not to be of property, some auction houses may Cataloging interest to them, they may often suggest offer special financing options such as Once property is received by the another auction house, an online auction advances or guarantees. As the auction auction house, it goes through inventory or non-auction market that might be process can take upwards of 6 months control, photography and cataloging. more appropriate. or more in some instances, an advance The cataloging is comprised of detailed against sale proceeds can be very written description, condition grading, The Auction Estimate helpful to consignors who need the expert scrutiny, authentication and Next, the auction house will establish immediate access to funds for paying marketing. Images of the lots together an auction estimate on the items in taxes or other expenses. Heritage with the description are presented to question. The auction estimate is the Auctions has standardized the practice the market through print and online range of value that a piece is expected of offering advances with 1% per month catalogs, which are usually made to sell for at auction. Trusting the simple interest. Guarantees are less available to potential bidders about a expertise of the auction house in setting common and refer to an auction house month prior to the date of the auction. agreeing to pay the consignor a specific the estimate is advisable. The nuances of A very important aspect of preparing amount for a single item or collection – the specific items in question, the current for the auction is widespread and even if not sold for that much at auction. market conditions and past auction targeted marketing. Ask your chosen records are all considered in establishing Shipping and Insurance auction house what their plan is for the auction estimate. If estimates are attracting bidders to their auctions. Unless negotiated in the terms of sale, pushed too high, buyers are turned away Heritage spends over $15 million per the cost of shipping an item to the from even getting involved in bidding year on marketing its auctions using auction house is usually paid by the at the auction. Realistic yet conservative national/international print publications, consignor. At Heritage, we often arrange estimates prove time and time again to online advertising, extensive media packing and shipping for the consignor, be attractive to bidders, allowing for the distributions and direct mailings to make with the cost initially absorbed by us most competition and the highest final all potentially interested buyers aware and then deducted from the proceeds sale price. of the items offered in each upcoming of the sale. Insurance costs are usually auction. Terms of Sale negotiable - at Heritage insurance is The consignor selling through auction included as part of the seller’s fee. will pay the auction house an agreed Whether or not the auction house upon seller’s fee or commission. The percentages vary from house to house, region to region and even category of material. In general, a higher value consignment will have a lower seller’s commission, subject to standardized rates or negotiations. The standard rate for seller’s fee at Heritage Auctions varies by category– for example Coins is 15%, Fine Art is 20%, Rare Books is 12- 25% and Wine is 10%. Many auction houses charge additional fees for photography, marketing, and insurance. These fees may only be a percentage or two of the sale price or a set dollar amount per lot, but can add up significantly when dealing with a collection or estate containing hundreds of individual lots. To simplify terms for 2 THIRD ISSUE // 2015 Open for Bidding or handheld device as the preferable fees and expenses should be expected to When the auction catalog comes out method. HERITAGElive!®, Heritage’s own be received with the payment. Payment is in print or online form, some auction platform for internet bidding, provides most often by check, but can be arranged houses will allow advance bidding. This live streaming video of the auctioneer for delivery by wire or bank transfer. permits bidders to enter a bid prior to the creating an interactive experience for When a lot at auction fails to receive auction which will then be executed by bidders from the comfort of their home bids up to the pre-established reserve the auctioneer on their behalf during the or office. price, the lot will go unsold. Unsold lots actual auction. Heritage allows advance Sold! are then either returned to the consignor competitive bidding on all its auction or reoffered in a subsequent auction, The highest bidder and the bid amount is lots a few weeks prior to the auction date usually with a revised auction estimate recorded by the auctioneer and the legal through its website HA.com. and reserve price – reflecting the levels title of ownership of the lot is immediately of interest and bidding from the previous The Auction transferred to the buyer. Buyers are offering. Many auction houses charge The auction begins at the designated generally required to make payment for a fee as a percentage of the reserve for time and location as set forth by their winning bids within 7 days of the unsold lots. Be sure to identify this ‘buy the auction house and publicized in auction but the property is not released back’ or ‘buy-in’ as you negotiate the the auction catalog and online. The to the buyer until full payment has been seller’s fees for your consignment. At auctioneer will call for bids on each lot, received. Heritage, such a fee is waived for lots beginning with a pre-established starting Buyer’s pay the auction house a buyer’s offered without reserve. bid at some point below the low auction premium for each purchased lot which Selling valuables and collectibles through estimate and continue to take competitive is a percentage of the winning bid, or auction may be the most viable and bids at specific dollar increments until “hammer price”. Often sale results are timely method for reaching the widest there is an uncontested high bidder. At publicized and listed inclusive of the audience and achieving the best possible Heritage Auctions, the starting bid is buyer’s premium – which should be taken sale prices. Knowing a definite sale clearly noted in the print or online catalog into account when researching auction date and expected sale estimates are and is often the reserve price – meaning records for sale prices. See Meredith strong arguments for trusting the auction that any bid accepted during the auction Meuwly’s article “All about Appraisals” process in selling valuables.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Heritage Auctions
    Heritage Auctions For Trusts and Estates Advisors Journal SECOND ISSUE // 2017 CRUISE SHIP CAUTIONS IN THIS BY ROBERTA KRAMER, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HERITAGE AUCTIONS CHICAGO LOOKING OUT OVER THE RAILING, A BALMY OCEAN BREEZE IN YOUR ISSUE: HAIR, AND A DRINK WITH AN UMBRELLA IN YOUR HAND – WHAT COULD BE BETTER? CRUISING CAN BE A WONDERFUL, FUN AND RELAXING WAY TO TAKE TIME OFF, SEE NEW PLACES (OR NOT) AND UNWIND FROM THE 1 DAILY GRIND. WITH THE GROWTH OF THE CRUISE INDUSTRY, NUMEROUS ART PURCHASE OFFERINGS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO ENTICE PASSENGERS. Cruise Ship Cautions 3 from computers to meditation. You can A Norman Rockwell Study Sets gamble on most cruises, often with World Auction Record at Heritage very large casinos. Many of the new megaships have waterparks, zip lines, 4 and other physical activities besides the Asian Art traditional pool. “Retail therapy” is also to be found on most ships, some with 5 shopping areas the size of small malls. Making the Grade A couple of decades ago a new offering was introduced to cruise goers; art 6 auctions at sea. So You Find Yourself an From the start, these auctions were very Executor of an Estate? popular and quickly were offered on all 7 the major cruise lines. Big name artists such as Chagall, Dali and Picasso were Luxury Real Estate featured along with many contemporary, 8 lesser known, names. Promises of massive appreciation in value were made All About Appraisals to potential buyers; they were told the “Though this original movie poster from 1933 that works would appraise for much more 9 sold for $5,000 at Heritage pre-dates cruise ship auctions – be wary of reproductions and inflated when the passengers returned home Collector’s Handbook prices during onboard auctions.” with their new treasures.
    [Show full text]
  • Heritage Auctions | Winter 2020-2021 $7.9 9
    HERITAGE AUCTIONS | WINTER 2020-2021 $7.9 9 BOB SIMPSON Texas Rangers Co-Owner Releases Sweet Nostalgia Enduring Charm Auction Previews Numismatic Treasures Yes, Collectibles Bright, Bold & Playful Hank Williams, Provide Comfort Luxury Accessories Walt Disney, Batman features 40 Cover Story: Bob Simpson’s Sweet Spot Co-owner of the Texas Rangers finds now is the time to release one of the world’s greatest coin collections By Robert Wilonsky 46 Enduring Charm Over the past 12 months, collectors have been eager to acquire bright, bold, playful accessories By The Intelligent Collector staff 52 Tending Your Delicates Their fragile nature means collectible rugs, clothing, scarfs need dedicated care By Debbie Carlson 58 Sweet, Sweet Nostalgia Collectibles give us some degree of comfort in an otherwise topsy-turvy world By Stacey Colino • Illustration by Andy Hirsch Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A, Stainless Steel, circa 2016, from “Enduring Charm,” page 46 From left: Hank Williams, page 16; Harrison Ellenshaw, page 21; The Donald G. Partrick collection, page 62 Auction Previews Columns 10 21 30 62 How to Bid Animation Art: The Arms & Armor: The Bill Coins: Rare Offering The Partrick 1787 New York-style 11 Ellenshaw Collection Bentham Collection Disney artist and son worked California veterinarian’s Civil Brasher doubloon is one of only seven- Currency: The Del Monte Note on some of Hollywood’s War artifacts include numerous known examples Banana sticker makes bill one greatest films fresh-to-market treasures By David Stone of the most famous
    [Show full text]
  • Heritage Auctions | Fall 2020 $7.9 9
    HERITAGE AUCTIONS | FALL 2020 $7.9 9 DREW HECHT Election Season Energizes Collectors of Political Paper Money Movie Posters Auction Previews Memorabilia International Notes Collecting Strategies of Peter Lindeman, Lou Gehrig, Command Top Prices a Hollywood Producer Mike Coltrane, Justin Schiller features 32 Collecting With Style Hollywood producer Mike Kaplan has always had an eye for the elements that make a movie poster great By Hector Cantú Portrait by Deborah Hardee 36 Worldly Treasures As the largest numismatic auctioneer of international banknotes, Heritage Auctions has notched some impressive prices realized By Dustin Johnston 42 Cover Story: Collecting Democracy Upcoming election is a great time to discover how political memorabilia can be affordable, rewarding and fun By David Seideman Portrait by William Thomas Cain 51 To Serve and Protect As long as you have the space and right conditions, consider keeping your precious wine collection at home By Debbie Carlson China People’s Republic 10,000 Yuan 1951 (detail) from “Worldly Treasures,” page 36 From left: New Heritage headquarters, page 10; Lou Gehrig, page 21; Peter Lindeman, page 28 Auction Previews Columns 20 28 57 How to Bid Fine Jewelry: The Private World Currency: Hiding in Plain Sight Collection of Peter Lindeman Designers of Seychelles Rupees created one of 21 Artisan looks back on a career brim- hobby’s more popular collectibles with a little Sports Collectibles: ming with exquisite pieces, acco- subliminal assistance Baseball History lades and special friends By Craig
    [Show full text]
  • Heritage Auctions? 2
    INTEGRITY TRANSPARENCY EXPERTISE EFFICIENCY INNOVATION Why Choose Heritage Auctions? 2 Trusted Worldwide 5 Heritage by the Numbers 6 Who’s Who of Clients 8 Passionate Collectors 10 Our Areas of Expertise 13 Our Motive, Mission and Values 15 Award-Winning and Industry-Leading Resources 17 HA.com - The World’s Most Popular Auction Website 19 Delivering Dynamic Results through Marketing 20 Worldwide Publicity 22 Informing Your Passions 24 Appraisal Services 26 Trusts & Estates and Financial Services 29 Private Treaty Services 31 Locations 33 Art Deco Natural Fancy Blue Diamond, Diamond, Platinum Ring, J.E. Caldwell Sold for: $1,650,500 Why Choose Heritage Auctions? At Heritage Auctions, our mission is to build a level playing field, a more transparent platform through which buyers and sellers can research and learn about assets they own, or wish to own, and then consistently make intelligent decisions. Personalized customer service and a top-rated website are vital tools in achieving this goal. Coupled with easy access to our top fine art and collectibles experts, Heritage Auctions delivers state-of-the-art auction services. At Heritage, the focus is always on you. Park City, Utah Residence Sold for $4,200,000 2 Korea. Yung Hi gold 20 Won Year 3 (1909) MS64 NGC Sold for $632,500 4 Trusted Worldwide Consigning and acquiring valuable property and precious objects are important decisions, which is why it’s vital to have in your corner an auction house that is established as the best marketplace for rare coins, currency and vintage collectibles. Since 1976, Heritage Auctions has specialized in bringing the world’s most prized objects of value to the world’s most passionate collectors.
    [Show full text]
  • Your Summer Guide to Buying Native American Art and Artifacts, Fine Western Art and Western Americana
    THE OLD WEST Your Summer Guide To Buying Native American Art and Artifacts, Fine Western Art and Western Americana A SUPPLEMENT TO ANTIQUES AND THE ARTS WEEKLY | 5 CHURCH HILL RD | NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, 06470 | JULY 20, 2018 2 - THE OLD WEST Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 20, 2018 THE OLD WEST • THE OLD WEST • THE OLD WEST • THE OLD WEST R. Scudder Smith, Publisher Laura Beach, Editor Cindie Niemiera, Advertising Manager Barb Ruscoe, Account Executive email: [email protected] Tel: 203-426-8036 or 426-3141 or Fax: 203-426-1394 Website: www.antiquesandthearts.com Published by The Bee Publishing Company, THE OLD WEST • THE OLD WEST • THE OLD WEST • THE OLD WEST Box 5503, Newtown Connecticut 06470 Moran’s Expands Its Curated, Biannual Art Of The American West Auctions A Navajo-style gold and turquoise squash blossom suite, signed for maker George Cofield ($10/15,000). porary Western sculpture and paintings at its previous auctions — for example, see Bill Worrell’s (b 1936, Texas) “The Healer,” a large-scale abstract bronze and stone A Navajo classic period child’s wearing blanket, mid- sculpture that tied up every available telephone bid line at Nineteenth Century, 5 feet 6 inches long by 3 feet 9 Moran’s November auction and realized $10,200 — these inches wide ($15/25,000). Hernando G. Villa (Los Angeles, 1881–1952), Indian catalogs have come to include all types of Western- and Na- Chieftain holding a feathered staff, 1947, oil on can- MONROVIA, CALIF. — John Moran Auctioneers tive American-genre works of art and objects in a range of vas ($10/15,000).
    [Show full text]
  • LALIQUE, ART GLASS and PERFUME BOTTLES December 4, 2010 | New York Lalique, Art Glass and Perfume Bottles Auction #5046 | December 4, 2010 New York
    LALIQUE, ART GLASS AND PERFUME BOTTLES December 4, 2010 | New York Lalique, Art Glass and Perfume Bottles Auction #5046 | December 4, 2010 | New York #5046 | December 4, 2010 New Auction Bottles Art Glass and Perfume Lalique, PRICE • $50 © 2010 Heritage Auctions Inc. United States Coin Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment Deadline U.S. Coins Houston December 2-5, 2010 Closed U.S. Coins Tampa January 5-9, 2011 November 26, 2010 U.S. Coins Long Beach February 2-6, 2011 December 23, 2010 U.S. Coins Sacramento March 13-15, 2011 January 29, 2011 World Coin Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment Deadline World Coins New York January 2-3, 2011 Closed World Coins Online Session Dallas January 11, 2011 Closed CICF Rosemont April 14-16 & 18, 2011 February 16, 2011 Currency Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment Deadline Currency Tampa January 5-8, & 10, 2011 November 19, 2010 CSNS Rosemont April 27-30 & May 2, 2011 March 11, 2011 Fine & Decorative Arts Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment Deadline Art of the American West & Texas Art Dallas November 20, 2010 Closed Photography New York December 3, 2010 Closed Lalique and Art Glass New York December 4, 2010 Closed Fine Silver Internet Only Dallas December 8, 2010 Closed Illustration Art Dallas February 11, 2011 December 20, 2010 Fine Silver & Vertu Dallas May 3, 2011 March 1, 2011 Decorative Art & Design Dallas May 4, 2011 March 2, 2011 Illustration Art Beverly Hills May 12, 2011 March 10, 2011 Art of the American West & Texas Art Dallas May 14, 2011 March 19, 2011 European
    [Show full text]
  • Books & Manuscripts
    RARE BOOKS & HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS 1 2 3 4 Neal Cassady. The Joan Anderson Letter. Denver, CO: 17 December 1950. Typed letter with additions in autograph written to Jack Kerouac. Eighteen pages, comprised of approximately 16,000 words. Described by Kerouac as “the greatest piece of writing I ever saw” and served as the stylistic inspiration for On the Road, his breakout novel and the high- watermark of beat literature. SOLD for $206,250 March 2017 Cover images: 1. Abraham Lincoln Autograph Manuscript Signed, the Last Paragraph of His Second Inaugural Address, Circa March 1865. Found on the second blank leaf of a 170-page autograph book belonging to Linton J. Usher, the son of Lincoln’s secretary of the interior, John Palmer Usher. SOLD for $2,213,000 November 2015 2. Herman Melville Letter of Attorney Signed “Herman Melville.” Three partially- printed, integral pages, 8.25" x 10", New York City, January 30, 1847. Melville enlists the help of attorney John R. Broadhead, then working in London, to gain rights to publish his newest book, Omoo, in the United Kingdom. SOLD for $25,000 April 2014 3. David Roberts. The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia… [With:] Egypt & Nubia. From Drawings Made on the Spot… London: F. G. Moon, 1842-1849. First edition, deluxe issue with beautifully colored lithographic plates; The Holy Land in the original parts. A landmark work on the Middle East and one of the most ambitious illustrated books of the nineteenth century. SOLD for $167,300 February 2010 4. Andrew Jackson Autograph Letter Signed as justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
    [Show full text]
  • The Collector's Handbook
    THE COLLECTOR’S HANDBOOK HANDBOOK THE COLLECTOR’S The Collector’s Handbook 13th Edition Tax Planning, Strategy and Estate Advice for Collectors and Their Heirs James L. Halperin and Gregory J. Rohan d The Collector’s Handbook e f The Collector’s Handbook Tax Planning, Strategy and Estate Advice for Collectors and Their Heirs James L. Halperin and Gregory J. Rohan Edited by Noah Fleisher, Brian Keagy, Steve Lansdale, Meredith Meuwly and Steve Roach Dallas, Texas g By James L. Halperin and Gregory J. Rohan Edited for 2020 by Brian Keagy, Meredith Meuwly and Steve Lansdale. Copyright 2000, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 by James L. Halperin and Gregory J. Rohan All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or translation of any part of this work without permission of the copyright owners is unlawful. Written requests for permission or further information should be addressed to: Ivy Press 2801 W. Airport Freeway Dallas, TX 75261-4127 This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It is provided with the understanding that neither the authors nor the publisher are engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, you should seek the services of a competent professional. Choose the members of your financial team wisely, and don’t be afraid to pay for good advice; it will save you money in the long run. You will likely need a CPA, a lawyer, a financial planner, and an insurance agent to execute the planning recommended in this book.
    [Show full text]
  • Coins & Currency
    1907 Ultra High Relief $20 PR69 PCGS SOLD FOR $2,990,000 November 2005 HA.com/392-6067 COINS & CURRENCY Fr. 118 $5000 1878 Legal Tender PMG Very Fine 25 SOLD FOR $805,000 September 2007 HA.com/448-158067 1787 DBLN Brasher New York Style Doubloon. EB Punch on Breast. XF45 NGC. SOLD FOR $2,990,000 January 2005 HA.com/360-287001 Fr. 185l $500 1880 Legal Tender PMG Choice Very Fine 35 SOLD FOR $690,000 November 2005 HA.com/448-158068 Charles I Gold Triple Unite 1643 SOLD FOR $431,250 June 2005 HA.com/378-41001 Fr. 187K Series 1880 1804 $1 Original PR62 NGC $1000 Legal Tender PMG SOLD FOR $3,737,500 Extremely Fine 40 April 2008 SOLD FOR $517,500 HA.com/1104-7001 September 2006 HA.com/418-182001 1796 $2 1/2 No Stars MS65 PCGS SOLD FOR $1,725,000 January 2008 HA.com/454-45008 1 IN DUSTRY LEADERSHIP, TO YOUR ADVANTAGE You want record prices for your consignment. So did tens of thousands of prior consignors. Heritage used technological innovations and unequalled talent to achieve market-leading prices for them, becoming the world's auction industry leader. Now we want to serve you. DEPEND ON HERITAGE AUCTIONS: In a constantly changing numismatic auction landscape, Heritage is the one constant you can depend on. Depend on us to earn you the highest prices in the marketplace, utilizing all of our experience and expertise to maximize your auction results. Depend on us to deliver all of these benefits through our unsurpassed blend of innovative technology and experienced talent! Depend on us to provide you with all of the services and results that earned Heritage's position as the world’s leading auctioneer, outselling all other numismatic auction firms combined.
    [Show full text]
  • Spring 2011  No
    PULL-OUT POSTER: GREAT AMERICAN ILLUSTRATORS 51 H ERITAGE MAGAZIN E F OR THE INTELLIGENT COLLECTOR Spring 2011 No. 13 $9.95 HeritageMagazine.com HANK AARON CHARLES DICKENS BOBBY JONES NORMAN ROCKWELL TEDDY ROOSEVELT When is it JESSIE WILLCOX SMITH time to say GEORGE WASHINGTON GOODBYE TO YOUR COLLECTION? COLLECTION 42 PROTECTION Why your appraiser, insurance company and heirs will thank you for diligent record-keeping WHOOPI’S 66 GOLD Comedian gets serious about her collection of Lalique, Meissen Porcelain and Wedgwood Fairyland Luster 62 ome to Princes, Presidents and New Yorkers alike. Brilliantly positionedH on Madison Avenue amidst designer boutiques, celebrated galleries, world-renowned museums and iconic Central Park, The Carlyle is a legend in its own right and is glorious proof that one need not be a Manhattan resident to feel like one. Revive your spirit and indulge your senses in a hotel rich with history. Enter a world of rare and refined beauty and spiritual well being with the introduction of our new Sense, A Rosewood SpaTM. Madison Avenue at 76th Street, New York, New York 10021 Telephone: 212.744.1600 TheCarlyle.com HERITAGE MAGAZINE CONTENTS FOR THE INTELLIGENT COLLECTOR SPRinG 2011 no. 13 HIGHLIGHTS 42 A TALE OF TENACITY Charles Dickens collector Victor Gulotta explains the determination it takes to move on to other projects POSTER FEATURE: 47 MASTER STORYTELLERS A Heritage Magazine Collection of illustrators responsible for some of the most sought-after original art in the collectibles market BY HECTOR CANTÚ 62 SERIOUS WHOOPI When she’s not making audiences laugh, Whoopi Goldberg is busy building her collections of Lalique, Meissen porcelain and Wedgwood Fairyland luster by Suzanne Gannon • PHoToGRaPHS by JaMeS LeynSe BOOK EXCERPT: 66 KNOW WHAT YOU OWN The Collector's Handbook explains why your appraiser, insurance company and heirs will thank you for documenting items in your collection by JaMeS L.
    [Show full text]
  • Hiscox Online Art Trade Report 2020
    ® Hiscox online art trade report 2020 PART ONE: THE ONLINE ART TRADE Cover artwork: Ann Craven, Heart of Gold #1, 2009 | 11 x 8 1/2 inches, Zerox Print Edition for White Columns, 2009 | Edition #10 of 50 plus 10 APs Courtesy of the artist, Southard Reid, London and White Columns, New York INTRODUCTION 1 KEY FINDINGS 2 ONLINE ART SALES 4 ONLINE ART SALES GROWTH AND BREAKDOWN 5 OUTLOOK FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS 7 TOP AUCTION HOUSES ADAPT TO COVID-19 8 INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION 10 THE FUTURE OF THE ONLINE ART SALES MARKET 12 TIMELINE 14 FROM EVOLUTION TO REVOLUTION? 16 ONLINE ART SALES TRENDS AND FINDINGS 18 METHODOLOGY 26 COMPANY PROFILES 27 Hiscox online art trade report 2020 1 Introduction THIS YEAR THE Will coronavirus (COVID-19) be ONLINE ART TRADE the catalyst to finally ignite a REPORT IS GOING spluttering online art market? TO BE PRESENTED It is the question all art market DIFFERENTLY; WE twitchers are asking. WILL BE PRODUCING A SHORTER VERSION I could sit here on the fence and FOLLOWED BY FURTHER find good reasons to say yes, no UPDATES DURING THE or maybe. I am going for a bold yes, YEAR, WHICH WILL hopefully not as the result of cabin ALLOW US TO BETTER fever having been locked away so TRACK DEVELOPMENTS long. The main reason is that social IN THE MARKET AND distancing is here to stay for long SHARPEN OUR FOCUS enough that it will change how ON SPECIFIC TRENDS. we buy art as well as many other things. No longer will we have the joy and pain of crowded art fairs and gallery openings.
    [Show full text]
  • Leisure Business Market Research Handbook 2015-2016
    Leisure Business Market Research Handbook 2015-2016 Richard K. Miller & Associates ————— since 1972 ————— LEISURE BUSINESS MARKET RESEARCH HANDBOOK 2015-2016 RKMA MARKET RESEARCH HANDBOOK SERIES By: Richard K. Miller and Kelli Washington Published by: Richard K. Miller & Associates 4132 Atlanta Highway, Suite 110 Loganville, GA 30052 (888) 928-7562 www.rkma.com Richard K. Miller & Associates ————— since 1972 ————— LEISURE BUSINESS MARKET RESEARCH HANDBOOK 2015-2016 RKMA MARKET RESEARCH HANDBOOK SERIES Copyright © 2015 by Richard K. Miller & Associates All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Use of the electronic edition of this publication is limited to internal use within the purchasing organization. The electronic edition may be stored on computers, Intranets, servers, and networks by organizations which have purchased this publication, and those for which an employee has made such purchase. Copies, including multiple copies, may be printed from the electronic edition for use within the purchasing organization. Libraries may store the electronic edition on an archival database or proxy server for access by library users. Governmental agencies purchasing this publication may share the content within the agency or department. Universities and colleges may share the information within their campus, but not with other universities. Membership associations may use the information within their internal organization, but may not distribute to their membership. This publication may not be stored on Internet websites, nor may it be file-shared through the Internet. This publication may not be resold or distributed without prior written agreement with the publisher. While every attempt is made to provide accurate information, the author and publisher cannot be held accountable for any errors or omissions.
    [Show full text]