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Photo Gallerist Notes Scammers on LiveAuctioneers

Anywhere in the world of art, antiques and collectables where there's money to be made, there is bound to be fakery. Two of the most famous cases in photography were…

Featured Exhibit

Let There Be Music

Whether it be classical or rock and roll, jazz or country, photographers have been documenting the making and listening to music for over 150 years.

From Charles Negre's Pifferari musicians from…

Collecting Resources

The Ins and Outs of A Photography Appraisal

Collecting photography may be a labor of love, but taking care of it may be a burden best shared with experts. At the very least, it’s important to keep…

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