Art World Secrets - Your passion is a million-dollar business

Daniela Lauria

Summary

What are the secrets to making real deals in the art world? Why does one artwork cost millions while another remains unsold? How is an artwork appraised? When does art represent a good investment opportunity? What are the main fairs in the global art market? How do you purchase at an auction? What elements should not be overlooked when buying an artwork? How are new technologies influencing the art market?

A simple yet comprehensive guide that will lead you towards understanding and comprehending the art market with its complex and too often "unwritten" rules.

Daniela Lauria shares her twenty years of experience to help readers understand the sophisticated art market and navigate its complex rules.

For over two decades, Daniela Lauria has worked as a consultant, curator, appraiser, critic, and art historian, specializing in the attribution and provenance of artworks. Thanks to her extensive experience, deep knowledge of the art market, and an international network of contacts, she provides consultancy for private individuals, companies, artists, galleries, architectural and legal firms to enhance their art collections. She is the author of numerous publications and monographs. She has overseen the creation of both public and private museums. She also creates archives for artists and collectors for the management of their works.

Available since: 03/11/2024.

The Arts

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