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The Afterlife of Sculptures: Differences Between Lifetime and Posthumous Casts

Posthumous casts made from an artist’s lifetime models represent complex issues, raising questions that straddle aesthetic, legal and market concerns. In this talk, Sharon will discuss the correct steps that an appraiser should take when conducting due diligence on posthumous casts made by different sculptors and examine how proper evaluation can have a significant effect on the value of the artwork.