Art as Asset

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(249 249 249 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Whether you've just purchased your first painting or you're building a growing collection </span><em style=background-color: rgba(249 249 249 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Art As Asset: Preserving Your Investment</em><span style=background-color: rgba(249 249 249 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is your essential companion to caring for the art you love. </span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(249 249 249 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Written by an accredited conservator with years of experience preserving artworks ranging from centuries-old masterpieces to contemporary works this accessible and practical guide demystifies the art of preservation for everyday collectors.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(249 249 249 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Reference advice on proper handling display and storage of artworks - without needing a degree in conservation. Discover what environmental conditions can quietly damage your art over time how to spot early signs of trouble and when it's time to call in a professional. Explore additional provided internet-based resources from a Canadian-centric standpoint.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(249 249 249 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Complete with easy-to-follow advice images and insider tips this book empowers art owners to become confident stewards of their collections. Because good care isn't just about protecting beauty - it's about preserving value history and meaning for years to come.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(249 249 249 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Author Bethany Jo Mikelait is a conservator of fine art specialized in paintings accredited by the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators and owner of The Art Conservatory Inc. an art conservation practice based in Toronto Ontario Canada.</span></p>