Tag Archives: Art Provenance

The Importance of Watson’s Insight

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Patricia Moss

It’s not uncommon over the generations for family to forget the name of the person in the portrait who hung on the wall at Aunt Edna’s house for as long as anyone can remember. Auctions are littered with portraits of … Continue reading →

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Watson’s Insight: “Chain of Custody”

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Patricia Moss

In detective novels and police dramas, we often hear the term “chain of custody.” Chain of custody, simply put, is a chronological documentation.  Items documented are origin, the identity of all handlers, the duration of custody at each point along … Continue reading →

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How to Be Your Own Art Detective

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Patricia Moss

So far in the How to Be Your Own Art Detective series, we have looked for clues about a painting’s story from the artist and the provenance.  Now it is time to look closely at the painting itself. Part Three: Examination … Continue reading →

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