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Export of works of art and antiques: what changes from 2026 with the new DVAL
If you own an antique painting, a piece of vintage furniture, a sculpture, an art object, or an inherited collection, you may sooner or later find yourself faced with a...
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Signature design: furniture becomes a collection
For a long time, design was primarily considered as furniture: chairs, lamps, tables, bookcases, and accessories designed to make the home more functional and enjoyable. In recent years, however, this...
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Antique silver: what if the metal is worth more than the object?
In recent years, the antique silver market has undergone a marked transformation. Many objects that were once considered collectibles, or at least key home furnishings, are now valued primarily based...
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Opening safety deposit boxes and estate inventories: the role of the expert
There are professional activities that remain almost invisible to the public but require great experience, discretion, and precision.Assisting a notary in opening safe deposit boxes or preparing estate inventories certainly...
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Bronze mantel clocks: the affirmation of sculpture over form
If you look at an eighteenth- or nineteenth-century mantel clock, it's immediately clear that it's more than just an instrument for measuring time. In many cases, it's a true bronze...
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5% VAT on artworks: when it’s worth it and why it can make a difference
If you follow the art and antiques market, you'll have noticed a lot of talk lately about a small but significant tax revolution: the introduction of a 5% VAT on...
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Military collectibles: how to recognize and value them
If, while tidying up your cellar or attic, you've found items inside a trunk, among old photos and documents, that seemed to have been plucked from a history book or...
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19th-century Italian sculpture: an undervalued heritage
When discussing the Italian 19th century, attention almost always focuses on painting. Sculpture, on the other hand, remains a less explored territory despite its often superior technical and, in many...
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18th and 19th century painting
All the artistic expressions we know have been fundamentally influenced by the evolution of graphic arts. In fact, there is a constant appreciation for both the ‘old masters’ and modern...
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