From the registry
Thoughts on provenance, production, and the art of keeping records.
April 10, 2025
Why Spreadsheets Fail at Edition Tracking
Galleries have relied on spreadsheets to track editions for decades. But as catalogs grow and staff changes, the cracks in this approach become impossible to ignore.
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April 3, 2025
What Collectors Expect from a Certificate of Authenticity
The certificate of authenticity has evolved from a simple signed letter to a comprehensive digital record. Here is what today's collectors actually look for.
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March 27, 2025
How Production Tracking Transforms Gallery-Foundry Communication
The relationship between galleries and foundries has always depended on phone calls and trust. Structured production tracking changes that dynamic entirely.
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Why provenance matters more than ever
In a market flooded with reproductions, the documented history of a work is its most valuable asset.
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The foundry floor: documenting bronze casting
A visual guide to the milestones of bronze casting, from wax to patina.
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Building a collector archive
How galleries are using archival records to strengthen collector relationships and elevate the buying experience.
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