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Vermeer Immortal
Long thought to be a fake, a reattributed masterwork goes on the block. more »
Wild, Wild Web
Are online auctions worth the risk for serious collectors? more »
Heritage Rare Coin Galleries
Though a bit jumbled, this useful site does offer one golden feature: in-depth coin evaluation tools. more »
Gastronomic Proportions
Investing in a restaurant can be either a gourmet’s dream realized, or a recipe for financial disaster. more »
Aesthetic Aspirations
The changing milieu of art collecting as seen through the eyes of four prominent patrons. more »
Artful Beginnings
Our collecting strategies should ensure that our love for fine art makes financial, as well as aesthetic, sense. more »
Framing the Future
Guiding the fate of our collections after we pass on requires careful planning now. more »
The Art of the Baroness
The widow of legendary collector Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza gets a museum of her own. more »
Magnum Dreams
The best of the best Champagnes have effervescent value. more »
The Gavel and the Grape
The annual Napa Valley Wine Auction is at hand. Dust off your paddle and make room in the cellar. more »
The New Luxury
The recent explosion of the premium vodka market proves there is more to this “tasteless, colorless” spirit than meets the senses. more »
Volumes of Value
For rare book aficionados, a well-chosen collection can speak volumes about our personal tastes and investing acumen. more »