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Illustration art–paintings and drawings created specifically for reproduction–is a historically overlooked class of art. Art and social historians, however, are now coming to appreciate the untapped well of cultural information encoded into such “commercial art.” This article explores the history of illustration art and its current status in the art marketplace.
Matthew S. Wilcox
Under current law, artists who donate their work to charities are entitled to
an income tax deduction only for the cost of producing the work, while collectors
are allowed to deduct the full fair market value. For the fifth time a bill has
been introduced to Congress to erase this inequity. This article discusses the
history of the bill, and the likelihood of its passing this time. The
views, information and content expressed herein are those of the author(s) and
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Paul Roy and Diana Wierbicki
A wide range of Oriental carpets can bring us pleasure and pride of ownership as they grace our homes. Yet, only very few are also strong long-term investments worthy of collecting. This article discusses the history of fine carpet-making and offers advice on how to differentiate the exemplary from the mediocre
Jan David Winitz
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