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Past Events

2011 The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show

Dr. Geza von Habsburg participated in The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show's Lecture Series where he presented "Princely Treasures"; acquainting guests with the hidden collections of the Ambras Castle of Archduke Ferdinand II, the Hradshin in Prague of Emperor Rudolf II, and the Munich Residenz of the Wittelsbach Dukes. David Sleeman, who also attended the Antique Show, made a presentation to private clients, insurance and wealth management professionals on "Trends in the Art World and the Impact of Emerging Markets". Click here for coverage from SFLuxe.com.

Dr. Geza von Habsburg and David Sleeman attending the Preview Party Benefit Gala

Dr. Geza von Habsburg at the post lecture book signing of "Faberge Revealed"

Art Basel Miami Beach 2011

December 1-4, 2011: Winston Art Group joined the excitement again this year at Art Basel Miami Beach, conducting VIP tours for clients and hosting another fantastic dinner at Lario's Cuban restaurant.

YoungArts Alumni Auction

November 9, 2011: Presenting the works of YoungArts Alumni and featuring artsits including James Rosenquist, Kiki Smith, Paul Jenkins, Mira Lehr, Hunt Slonem
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Winston Art Group's consultant Geza von Habsburg as auctioneer
proceeds benefit the programs and participants of YoungArts New York, which provides resources and enrighment for talented high school students who aspire to a career of excellence in the arts. For more information visit

Appraiser's Association of America 2011 Annual Conference

Sunday, November 13 - Monday, November 14: Kimball Higgs, Director of Art Advisory, will be moderating the International Legal and Ethics panel on Sunday from 11:45AM - 1:00PM

click here for more information and to register for the conference.

Frieze Art Fair London 2011

October 13-16: Elizabeth von Habsburg and David Sleeman attend Frieze Art Fair in London

October 2011 - Team Winston at Hunt Slonem's Studio with US Trust

David Sleeman (WAG), artist Hunt Slonem, Elizabeth von Habsburg (WAG), and Josh Greenberg of US Trust

Appraiser's Association of America - Associates Reception

September 13, 2011: Winston Art Group will host the Appraiser's Association of America's Associates Cocktail Reception from 6PM-8PM.

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ARTELLIGENCE - Presented by Art Market Monitor

September 21, 2011: Elizabeth von Habsburg and Kimball Higgs will speak at Artelligence - Understanding Art as an Asset. Both appraisers from the Winston Art Group will speak on a panel called Creating Lasting Value: Strategies for Building, Maintaining, and Selling Art Collections. View the full schedule here

click here to register for the event page on Art Market Monitor's website.

The Art of Giving Back & UNCF Art Sale

September 27, 2011: David Sleeman, Director Winston Art Group is on the Advisory Committee for the Art of Giving Back Art Sale benefitting the United Negro College Fund

NALA 2011 Annual Meeting

July 27 -30, 2011: Winston Art Group at the National Association of Legal Assistants Annual Meeting in Plano, Texas.

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Donation:

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Art as Collateral:

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Primary Market:

A market created by either the maker or agent of the maker when an object is sold for the first time.

Secondary Market:

A venue for sale of an object between a seller and a buyer, neither of whom had participated in the creation or initial sale of the object.

Comparative Market Data Approach:

The most commonly applied approach when appraising personal property, in which appraised value is based upon past prices for similar works by the same artist or artisan, or similar works by another artist or artisan of equal standing and related reputation.

Retail Replacement Value:

The amount it would cost to replace an item with one of similar and like quality, purchased in the most appropriate marketplace in a limited amount of time.

Salvage:

A valuation term implying abandonment by the rightful owner in which the recoverant may be entitled to a pre‐agreed percentage of any net price realized in a future sale.

Fair Market Value (FMV):

The price that property would sell for on the open market between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with neither being required to act, and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. If you put a restriction on the use of property you donate, the FMV must reflect that restriction.

USPAP:

Procedure and guidelines for correctly prepared appraisals established by the Appraisal Foundation.