Curating A Collection: Ojo Para El Arte

Written by Amelia Jeffers:

“If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me how I can look at an antique work of art and give a quick assessment of quality and value, I could probably retire. The phrase “repetition is the mother of skill” has certainly held true in my experience. Across a 25+ year career in the auction and appraisal business, I have easily reviews more than 100, 000 objects - and, as I like to remind the folks who ask me: when your paycheck depends on knowing whether something is valuable, you learn to differentiate really fast.

But, the truth is anyone can hone an eye for art and antiques with a modest amount of time and energy. And while book abound on every collection genre, I believe there is no substitute for standing in front of an item. Only by experiencing what exists in the art world can someone begin to develop an appreciation and understanding of what they likes - and with which they want to live. For that reason, this feature will occasionally take a new slant on cultivating your passion for collecting - travel…”

Next , Jeffers heads to Spain for an up close and personal tour of the country’s most brilliant antiques. Head to our online issue for the full story: https://issuu.com/sophisticatedliving/docs/slsl_m-a_2022