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Italy Reduces VAT on Art and Photography Sales to 5%
Italy will reduce value-added tax (VAT) on art and photography sales from 22% to 5%, following approval of the change in a cabinet meeting on June 20th. The amended VAT…
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Down to the Sea in Boats: Images of the Shipping Industry from 1850s-Now
By Matt Damsker
By the time the Suez Canal opened in 1869--speeding and enhancing the shipping trade between Western Europe and Asia--photography had joined the cultural conversation of a world that…
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The Care and Handling of Fine Art Photographs
Because photographs can easily be damaged, taking precautionary measures is the best defense in protecting their value. This article is designed to help you understand the basic care and…Read More“This is the most beautiful photography site that I have ever seen. Very, very nice exhibits and sales. Love the diversity of work here as well.”
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