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EverythingAppraisal and valuationProvenance and authenticityCollecting African artArt and investmentFinancing and insurancePreservation, storage and restorationFor artistsArt tokenization
Appraisal and valuation

How an appraisal works on OxiArt

What an appraisal is, who may give one, what it costs and who sees the result.

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Provenance and authenticity

Provenance on OxiArt

Who can certify a work, how the chain of ownership is kept, and how it works for artists no longer living.

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Collecting African art

Starting a collection of African art

Buy what you understand, document everything, and buy from people who will stand behind the work.

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Art and investment

Art as an investment: what to know first

Art can hold and grow value, but it is illiquid, costly to hold and hard to price. Know the risks.

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Financing and insurance

Financing and insuring art

How art-secured loans and art insurance work, and what lenders and insurers ask for.

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Preservation, storage and restoration

Preserving and storing art

Light, humidity, heat and pests: how to keep paintings, wood, textiles and paper safe.

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Preservation, storage and restoration

Restoration and conservation: what to expect

The difference between conservation and restoration, and how to choose someone to work on your piece.

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For artists

Materials that last: canvas, stretchers and paint

Good materials protect your work and its value. What to look for, and where to buy on Oxishops.

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For artists

Documenting your work as an artist

Your records are the start of every work's provenance. What to keep, and how OxiArt helps.

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Art tokenization

What art tokenization is

How a premium work can be owned in shares through digital tokens, and what that does and does not mean.

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Art tokenization

Tokenized art: risks and the rules

Regulation, custody, liquidity and valuation: what to check before you invest in a tokenized work.

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