Collection Brief // Spring 2026

Date: 30 March 2026

The Season of Renewal

As the spring season invites renewal and fresh perspective, we’re reminded that sometimes the most modern ideas are actually old. Our latest blog highlights ancient cultural pieces and naturally formed artifacts that look strikingly new in their bold geometry, stylized forms, and elegant simplicity. That act of looking back also reflects a deeper truth: expertise is built on years of knowledge and a keen understanding of art and design history. In an era increasingly shaped by AI, experienced art advisors like us bring nearly 30 years of expertise to the forefront while also harnessing time-saving tools to benefit our clients. If you’d like to read more about how we use and don’t use AI, be sure to see our Hot Tips below.

NEW FROM THE BLOG

So Modern It’s Ancient

Sometimes what feels most modern is actually old or even ancient. Many naturally-formed specimens and ancient artifacts posses a visual language that feels remarkably contemporary. Long before the rise of Modernism and the sleek design of Art Deco, Mother Nature and artists across civilizations were already working with stylization, symmetry, and abstraction—reminding us that great design is truly timeless. Read more in this season’s blog.

ABOUT TOWN

AAA Luncheon

Art Peritus is honored to once again support the Appraisers Association of America’s Annual Award Luncheon on April 15. This industry event is always a highlight of the year—bringing together colleagues and friends to celebrate the appraisal profession and recognize the remarkable individuals whose leadership and expertise continue to shape the field.

AAA Luncheon, For tickets and additional information

Raphael: Sublime Poetry

Not to be Missed

MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition, Raphael: Sublime Poetry, marks the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to the Italian Renaissance master held in the United States. One of the most influential and celebrated artists of all time, Raphael is represented through more than 170 masterpieces and rarely seen works created during his remarkably brief life—just 37 years.

Raphael: Sublime Poetry on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 29 March to 28 June

AUCTIONS

Expo Chicago, International Contemporary Art Fair, Illinois, 9-12 April.

Dallas Art Fair, Texas, 16-19 April.

Frieze New York, 13-17 May.

TEFAF New York, 15-19 May.

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Art Appraisers Association, Annual Award Luncheon, New York, 15 April

Hot Tip

AI seems to be all over the news lately about how it will take over white-collar jobs. It’s had an impact, even at Art Peritus, on how we have streamlined our business to benefit our clients. But it does not eliminate professional expertise or oversight.

Every object is still examined.
Every description is still verified.
Every valuation is still mine.

If you’d like to learn more about how we use (and don’t use) AI, as well as gain weekly insights into the appraisal world, be sure to follow the new Substack from Jennifer Garland Ross, AAA called The Currencies of Value.

Jennifer Garland Ross, AAA – Substack: The Currencies of Value

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