Fine Art Collecting

We at Masterworks Fine Art strive to act as a resource to our fine art collecting community. Below please find articles on various aspects of purchasing and owning works of fine art:

• Authenticity: An overview on determining the authenticity of works of fine art

• Handling Artwork: A list of tips and pointers on how to safely handle fine art to ensure that it remains in excellent condition

• Conservation: A discussion concerning conservation and its effects on the value of art

• Framing: A description of archival museum grade conservation framing and its benefits

• Displaying Artwork: A list of tips and pointers on how to best display your works of fine art

• Artist’s Proofs: An elaboration on artist’s proofs and how their value compares to works from a regular edition

• Afterworks: An explanation of afterworks and their merits

• Old Master Prints: A detailed look at the various aspects of collecting and evaluating Old Master prints

• Watermarks: A definition of watermarks and how they assist in determining age and authenticity