ART SERVICES GROUP

Suggested changes in the Social Security System have raised some eyebrows across the spectrum of professional investors. What then of  . . .

Art for Pension Portfolios?

‘Tis the season to reflect on Year’s End Gifting to help offset income. The contribution of works of art, antiques, boats, automobiles and virtually . . .

Belated Gifts

I am often amazed at methods of acquisition used by my clients. As a New York Giants defensive player once said when asked how he so . . .

When a Good Deal Goes Bad

Not many people give a second thought to the way in which their pictures and memorabilia are prepared for hanging on the walls . . .

How's It Hanging?

“The chicken or the egg?” I’ve been struggling with that question with regard to my comments for this month. Should I discuss the  . . . 

Harm's Way

With the start of the Fall season here in New York, we tend to focus on our own events and galas, little knowing of what is happening in the world . . . 

Moscow Nights - and Days

From it's inception, the argument has raged between those who thought of photography merely as a craft -- a better way to get a true image of . . . 

Photography Values

In the last few months I have been asked to examine the artwork in several water-loss claims. As I’ve suggested in an earlier column, water loss . . .

Serious Stuff

Siam..the temple of the Golden Buddha in Wat Poh, the old Northern capitals of Chiangmai and Chiangrai..these conjure up the smell of . . .

Antiquing in Thailand

Obtaining appraisals is almost an unavoidable part of the practice of any accountant. unfortunately, over the last ten years, changes in the tax laws and . . . 

Personal Financial Planning