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Viewpoint: The Case of the Upside-Down Miró

Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983) was an influential 20th Century, avant-garde Catalan painter who combined abstract art with Surrealist fantasy. His innovative use of lines, organic shapes, and color formed a major contribution to Modern Art. Though he was famous for …

The Case of the Missing Picasso

As a founder of the Cubist movement, Pablo Picasso is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Today his works are ranked among the world’s most prized and expensive paintings. In 2015, his “Les …

Valuing Possessions of the Rich and Famous

As a claims pro, are you ready to step into Mar-a-Lago? It is rumored F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “The rich are different than you and me.” To which his contemporary Ernest Hemingway rejoined, “Yes, they have more money.” Whether …