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Titre	Source of origin
10 Things to Buy Now that You'll Profit from Later	Catawiki
A "Power Buyer" Shows How to Make More Money Selling on eBay	ArtBusiness.com
Anatomy Of The Consignment Agreement	...And More
Auction Estimates, Reserves, Opening Bids: A Primer	ArtBusiness.com
Auction Guide	Antiques Trade Gazette
Avoiding Forgeries	Heritage Auctions
Beware of Fake Estate Sales	ArtBusiness.com
Beware of Free Appraisals	ArtBusiness.com
Bidding Online? Read This First	ArtBusiness.com
Big Listings Don't Always Mean Big Bucks	ArtBusiness.com
Collect Like a Pro - Building a Collection	ArtBusiness.com
Condition is Crucial	Heritage Auctions
Condition, Condition, Condition	Bidsquare
Determining Value Guide	Antiques Trade Gazette
Export Licences Guide	Antiques Trade Gazette
Focusing Your Collection	Heritage Auctions
Historical Periods	Antiques Trade Gazette
How Much Is My Old Painting Worth? Research, Appraise, and Sell	...And More
How to Bid and Buy at Live Online Auctions	ArtBusiness.com
Increasing Importance of Provenance	YouTube
Independent Appraisers	ArtBusiness.com
Is Your Certificate of Authenticity Worth the Paper It's Printed On?	ArtBusiness.com
Live Auction Tips from Our Most-Winning Bidders	Invaluable
Maybe You Should be a Dealer, Not Just a Collector	Heritage Auctions
Buying Online	...And More
Optimal Conditions: Simple advice on handling and preserving your objects	AXA-Art
Our #1 Piece of Auction Advice	Invaluable
A Collector's Guide to Choosing an Art Advisor	...And More
Questions to Ask When Hiring an Appraiser	AXA-Art
Sale Location Affects Selling Price	ArtBusiness.com
Shipping and Insurance Guide	Antiques Trade Gazette
The Complete Glossary to Help You Master the Auction World	Invaluable
The Fine Print: 4 Times to Hire an Art Lawyer	The Clarion List
Tips on Transit	AXA-Art
Top Ten Prices	Antiques Trade Gazette
Top Beginner Tips to Smart Collecting	...And More
Weights and Measures	Antiques Trade Gazette
Why Collectors Should Also Sell	Heritage Auctions
Why Do We Collect Things?	Heritage Auctions
Keep the Receipt: The Importance of Provenance in Collecting	Sports Collectors Daily
How to mix classic art with contemporary design	Christie's
Rembrandt to Picasso: Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece	...And More
5 Expert Insights: Quality Workmanship	Skinner
Essential Guide to Collecting Art (A work to download...Excellent)	ArtWork_Archive
Navigating Economic Data – What Collectors Need To Know	ArtMine
One Museum Director on Why He Collects Objects from the Past	Invaluable
What to look for when investing in art	Mearto
What All Collectors Absolutely, Positively Must Know	Heritage Auctions
Tips for Buying Online	...And More
Online Auction Tips	...And More
How to make a collection with style and meaningful?	...And More
How to get a free appraisal and why paying might be better	Mearto
Want to buy at auction? This is how much it will really cost	MutualArt
Best Ways Smart Collectors Use IT to Build their Collection	...And More
The Top 10 Mistakes Made When Estate Planning For Art And Collectibles	TANG Art Advisory
Provenance/authentification : où vérifier?	Associated Art Collectors
Provenance/authentication: where to check?	Associated Art Collectors
How loaning items from your collection can increase their value	...And More
Money Laundering Regulations	Antiques Trade Gazette
Free online appraisal: The definitive guide for 2018	Mearto
5 Luxury Goods You Can Easily Sell Online	Catawiki
The New Collector’s Guide to Good Manners, According to Design Dealer Patrick Parrish	Artsy
What an art expert should provide in an art authentication research. 7 steps.	...And More
Billionaire collector shares his secret to buying great art that turns into even better investment	...And More
How to make the most of an art fair: expert tips from a Fine Art underwriter	AXA-Art
Collecting fine art or artifacts? The proof is in the provenance	AXA-Art
Consignments: Getting to Win-Win	AXA-Art
Expert advice: Glenn Spiro’s top tips for creating a collection	...And More
Why you need an appraisal for your collectibles -- and how to get one	Chubb
I Could Never Sell That: Downsizing Tips for the Emotionally Attached	...And More
The Ethics of Collecting Cultural Objects	ArtWork_Archive
10 Unique Collections and the Psychology Behind Them	Invaluable
5 Events that Defined the Baby Boomer Generation	Invaluable
Insider's Guide to Finding Valuable Items at the Flea Market	Catawiki
An expert's guide to...Art Investment, with Anastasia Phillips	...And More
What Artists And Collectors Need To Know About Moral Rights	ArtWork_Archive
How to Donate Your Art Collection to Charity for Optimal Tax Write-Offs (Rules in the USA)	ArtWork_Archive
How an Artist’s Death Affects the Art Market	ArtWork_Archive
How to make millions with art? Expert reveals guide for investors, artists	YouTube
So You Want to Be a Serious Art Collector?	One Art Nation
Planning for the Future of Your Collection	One Art Nation
Why your art collection should be part of your estate planning	...And More
Collecting guide: dinosaurs (and their bones, teeth and footprints)	Christie's
Tax Considerations Every Art Investor Should Know	The Luxury Playbook
How to invest in art	...And More
Art Law Considerations for Collectors	One Art Nation
The Etiquette of Negotiating Art Prices with Galleries	Artsy
What Determines the Price of an Artwork?	Artsy
Documenting Your Art Collection	FineArt Estates.com
Dear Collectors…	...And More
A Collector’s Guide to Choosing an Art Advisor: What to Know, What to Ask, and What to Avoid	...And More