There is a reason thieves counterfeit handbags. Authentic Kelly and Birken bags, with exotic skins, routinely sell for over $100,000.   Due to the accessibility and abundance of handbags online and at auction, there is a proliferation of counterfeit bags in the marketplace.

It's the first Al- created artwork that's gone to auction, and was created by an algorithm which uses thousands of portraits to create the image      

Your Art Concierge is proud to be attending the Appraisers Association 2018 National Conference in New York on Sunday, October 28th and Monday, October 29th at the New York Athletic Club.

We recently visited the Star Wars and the Power of Costume Exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts featuring over 60 handmade costumes together with concept art and movie memorabilia from the archives of George Lucas.

Much to the chagrin of art schools everywhere, it is likely that the anonymous street artist Bansky will be the best remembered artist of the post-millennial generation.

    For one Detroit-area couple, it was a trip to a local art gallery and a thrift store that led to an important discovery.   For many years, the local couple had driven by a prominent art gallery, but were a bit too intimidated to go in and explore.

  There is an age-old saying in the art world that the "perfect fake" does not exist. Even expert forgers agree. But how does one go about proving if something is a fake or if it is authentic?

  Ir's time to enjoy some of the best upcoming antique and art exhibits across the country. Whether you are an avid collector or simply looking to find a few unique accent pieces for your home, here are some of the best art and antique shows in July featuring something for almost everyone.

Find Art Experts appraiser and nationally known expert Caroline Ashleigh, AAA, ISA-AM, NAA, recently sat down for an interview with Hour Magazine to give collectors a quick guide to art and antique appraising.