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When you’re paying a high price for a valuable piece of art, it’s important to know that what you’re buying is 100% authentic.   There are many ways to check if an artwork is authentic or not.   There’s the consistency of the age of the frame, the signature on the artwork, and of course, proper documentation.   When it comes to documentation, art aficionados and auctioneers make sure that customers receive provenance when buying authentic art.   But what is provenance and why is it so important? Provenance is a document that authenticates a piece of art.   It comes from the French word provenir meaning to come from. It shows the ownership history of the piece of art. Of course, like most documentation, provenance can be falsified.   This is why it’s important to know the forms in which provenance can take.   It can be a signed statement of authenticity from the artist or an expert affiliated with the artist, it can also be a sales receipt ...

Not a lot of people can manage the collection of rare coins. There are a number of considerations for the purchase and storage of these valuable items. Regardless, rare coins are a worthwhile investment and coin collecting is a fulfilling hobby. Image source: nationalcoins.ca In the pursuit of rare coin collection, their maintenance in mint condition is paramount to their market value. Here are some tips to care for your rare coins. Be careful when you hold them Even the smallest amount of oil the body produces can easily damage vintage coins. Avoid touching the faces of the coin. Instead, hold them by their edges. If you’re getting your hands on them, sanitize your hands first. Plastic gloves and other protective tools can also be used in handling these. Be careful when cleaning Ignorance of the proper ways of cleaning coins could damage them. New collectors commonly make the mistake of applying abrasives or acid to clean old coins. As much as possible, non-des...

Coin collecting can be a worthwhile hobby as it is an opportunity to learn history. But if you’ve been a collector of anything, you’d know that starting a collection is never an easy task. Image source: portcitycoinblog.com It becomes even harder if you want to collect antique coins. Disciplined maintenance has to be in place to maintain or drive up the value of the coins. Collectors have to know the ropes so they don’t get fooled into buying a coin for more than its worth. Here is a beginner’s guide on antique coin collecting: Handling antique coins is a precise process. People would think that because they’re made of metal, they would be tough or immune to damage. So putting them all in a box is a huge no-no. There are proper cases or storage options that you’ll need for these coins. Not only will these be ideal protections from damage, they will also be easier to label and more presentable. Handling techniques should also be learned to make sure coins are not damaged...