Tag Archives: Michelle Falkenstein

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The Case of the Escaped Spirit

By Posted 03/01/04

Artworks are damaged in ways you would never imagine—careless movers, overenthusiastic cleaning persons, neurotic pets. And then there was the broken Joseph Cornell box. Read More

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Insurance

By Posted 11/01/00

Most collectors think of their homes as sanctuaries for art, but danger lurks. Along with the obvious culprits, like fire and water, light is also a big threat, and the damage it can cause is irreversible. Even certain framing methods … Read More

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Lighting

By Posted 11/01/00

Two art collectors with important works on paper left their living–room blinds open during an extended summer vacation. It was a decision they lived to regret. What happened reads like a third–grade science experiment. First, water seeped into the wall … Read More