Category Archives: Research and Authentication

Art Conservation Painting Restoration Client Testimonials from Orange County, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Scott M. Haskins

Nothing is as powerful as a spontaneous testimonial from a satisfied client. But can you trust the word or opinion of another person? Perhaps they don’t know the difference between a stretcher bar and a strainer? But, WHAT IF you … Continue reading →

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Analysis of art can reveal hidden details important to authentication and value

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Scott M. Haskins

Most art collector’s dream of discovering a lost masterpiece and I have had some “wonderful” stories and situations come through my front door. While many are expecting to hit the lottery (see my episode on Keeping Up With The Kardashians … Continue reading →

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Art Conservation UV Analysis of Modern Painting Before Sale At Auction

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Scott M. Haskins

Standard operating procedure and due diligence for art collectors, curators etc should be the inspection of the artwork , BEFORE ACQUISITION, with a black light (also known as a UV light). But contemporary and modern art often pose weird and … Continue reading →

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Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” is NOT the correct name!!!

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Scott M. Haskins

Some of you may remember that Rembrandt’s Night Watch was damaged by a vandal with a knife a number of years ago. The art conservation of the damaged masterpiece made for a very interesting documentary (if you understand Dutch!) in … Continue reading →

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California Impressionist Guy Rose Hidden Signature Found with IR on Newly Discovered Painting

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Scott M. Haskins

A serene painting by the California Impressionist master painter Guy Rose of French Haystacks done about 1910 walked into my lab today for an examination. The painting was in a private collection that, a couple of months ago, has passed … Continue reading →

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“Monuments Men” and “Saving Italy” How did Europe’s great works of art survive the destruction of World War II?

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Scott M. Haskins

Robert Edsel, author of “Monuments Men” and “Saving Italy” gives you the details and incredible story. I just download “Saving Italy” in audio format and can’t wait to get into it. But right now, I’m listening to the precursor to … Continue reading →

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Lost Leonardo Searched for with Infrared – Its also used to help art collectors find lost signatures – A short video

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Scott M. Haskins

By Kelly Rose Almeida, Guest Blogger From Leonardo Da Vinci to your own paintings, this instrument is used to search for hidden treasures within art across the globe. Every art history class that learns about the beauty of the Renaissance … Continue reading →

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Vintage oil painting’s old labels can provide valuable information for art collectors! 3 tips to save them

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

By Chelsea Padgett, Guest Blogger Last week a beautiful painting of a lady came into the lab. The back of the painting had fragments of an old ripped apart label. Labels are apart of the painting’s history and can increase … Continue reading →

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