I am building or managing an art collection

For anyone buying, documenting, conserving, lending, selling or transferring artworks who wants to understand their provenance, condition, rights and circulation requirements.

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58 guides

Buying art at auction: estimation, commission, and delivery

Understanding estimates, additional costs beyond the hammer price, VAT application and essential checks before bidding at an art auction.

Reviewed on 7 November 2026
- art collecting
- art market
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Preparing for the succession of an art collection

How to prepare for the inheritance of an art collection: inventory, valuation, inheritance tax, distribution, payment in kind and lifetime gifting.

Reviewed on 7 November 2026
- art collecting
- cultural heritage
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How to care for an art collection at home

The light tolerance of a work, managing humidity, how to hang and store, and what to avoid when cleaning a painting or a work on paper.

Reviewed on 7 November 2026
- art collecting
- cultural heritage
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How to read a condition report for a work of art

Vocabulary for a condition report, an annotated example, and the indicators that necessitate a second opinion before purchasing, lending, or insuring a work of art.

Reviewed on 7 November 2026
- art collecting
- artwork documentation
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How to sell a work from your collection

Gallery, auction, direct sale, or platform: how to sell a collection piece, what documents will be requested, and how the gain is taxed.

Reviewed on 7 November 2026
- art collecting
- art market
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How much tax relief applies to donations to a cultural foundation following the patronage reform

Deductions for donating to a cultural foundation from 2024: 80% of the first 250 euros, 40% or 45% of the remainder, certificate and form 182.

Reviewed on 7 November 2026
- cultural policy
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What Royal Decree 707/2026 requires of museums and cultural centres

From 2 January 2027, public museums and cultural centres included in Royal Decree 707/2026 must provide easy-to-read formats, text alternatives, and comprehensible signage. What…

Reviewed on 3 November 2026
- accessibility
- regulations
- cultural policy
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What to retain as a master file for a digital work and how to name its versions

How to distinguish the master from exhibition copies, derivatives, and documentation of a digital work, what to include within it, in which formats to store it, how many copies to maintain, and…

Verified on 30 October 2026
- digital art
- conservation
- artwork documentation
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How to exhibit or publish works by children and adolescents: authorship, consent and data

A child may be the author of their work. It is a separate matter to determine who may authorise its exhibition, publication, or sale.

Reviewed on 17 October 2026
- rights
- minors
- data protection
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