Art Market

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A spotlight shines on a priceless ancient artifact in a tense, dimly lit auction house filled with shadowy collectors.

What is Provenance and How Does it Authenticate Luxury Collectibles?

Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, a painting whose authenticity was once debated, sold for an astonishing $450 million in 2017.

Henry Caldwell·May 10, 2026

A striking Banksy artwork, estimated at over $800,000, is the centerpiece of Matthew Perry's estate auction, with proceeds benefiting his foundation.

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Banksy artwork leads Matthew Perry's estate auction

An original Banksy artwork, projected to sell for over $800,000, leads the high-value items from Matthew Perry's estate now at auction.

Henry Caldwell·May 7, 2026

A Giuseppe Castiglione painting, 'Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs,' selling for $22.9 million at Sotheby's Hong Kong during Art Week.

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Hong Kong Asian Art Week Spring Live Sales Record Shattered by $22.9M Painting

A single painting by Giuseppe Castiglione, 'Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs,' sold for HK$179.

Henry Caldwell·May 6, 2026

A magnifying glass examining an old document in an art gallery, symbolizing the importance of provenance research for art collectors.

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What is Fine Art Provenance and Why Collectors Need It?

The Museum of Fine Arts actively seeks to return artworks to their rightful owners if provenance research uncovers evidence of theft or illegal transactions, according to the Museum of Fine Arts Bosto

Henry Caldwell·April 30, 2026