Capilano University, Continuing Education
     October 23, 2010   

Start Your Art Collection
Paintings, pints or drawings?  Glass, silver or rugs? This course will provide the fledgling collector with a basic understanding of how to look critically at art and antique objects, to choose markets when making a  purchase and how to care for their acquisitions.

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Montecristo Magazine
      Autumn, 2010   

Nerves of Steal 
In this issue, Shawne speaks about the art theft industry.

 

 

North Shore News
     September 5, 2010   

Course takes a look at hidden treasures
Shawne MacIntyre speaks about her upcoming course at capilano University.

"There's some telltale signs that separate an average piece of old silverware from something truly..."

September 5, 2010 newspaper article

UBC Continuing Studies
     June 21-25, 2010   

The Art of Edo Japan
Shawne MacIntyre teaches The Art of Edo Japan for UBC Continuing Studies in June of 2010.

In this course, we survey developments in the decorative and fine arts during the Edo period as well as cross-cultural influences in art.

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Chubb Collectors Online
     Vancouver, BC | June 15, 2010   

Ukiyo-e: Pictures of the Floating World
Shawne MacIntyre discusses the market for Japanese woodblock prints.

"In 2007, Christie’s Auctioneers in London sold a fine and early impression of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic..."

June 15, 2010 online publication

Montecristo Magazine
     Summer, 2010    

Valuable Advice
In this issue, Shawne discusses measures to care for one's art and antiques.

"A vintage haute couture collection damaged by cat urine. A $139-million Picasso canvas punctured by an..."

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Montecristo Magazine
     Spring, 2010    

Benevolence
In this issue of Montecristo, Shawne speaks about preserving our nation's cultural heritage through donating art and antiques.

"It was a banner year for two of Canada’s leading art museums. In..."

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Montecristo Magazine
     Winter, 2009   

Get Real
In this issue, Shawne speaks about identifying fake art and antiques.

"I was recently asked to appraise several early 20th-century paintings. The works were by internationally reputed artists and potentially quite..."

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Montecristo Magazine
     Fall, 2009   

Bidder Beware
In the Fall 2009 issue of Montecristo, Shawne MacIntyre explores buying at auction

"Take advantage of the sales catalogues by carefully reading the auction estimates, the condition..."

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Vancouver Sun
     July 14, 2009   

Building Your Collection
Shawne MacIntyre speaks with the Vancouver Sun about art as investment.

"It's certainly prettier than a stock, bond or mutual fund. And it's probably a lot more fun to buy. But if you are..."

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Montecristo Magazine
     Spring 2009   

Commissioning a Work of Art
Shawne MacIntyre offers things to keep in mind when commissioning a painting or sculpture for your collection.

"It was a wet winter’s afternoon and I shifted uncomfortably on the blanket beneath me. The artist paused and then brusquely flipped a page, saying, I’ll start a new..."

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Montecristo Magazine
     Winter 2008   

Building Your Collection
Having meandered through art collections across the globe, Shawne MacIntyre offers advice on building a collection of one's own.

"In my profession, I have been honoured to spend time with some memorable art and antique collections. In viewing... "

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Chubb Collectors Online
     Vancouver, BC | March 3, 2008   

Inuit Art Finds A Place In The Contemporary Market
The evolution of Inuit Art and its market is explored in this article written by MacIntyre Appraisals for the Chubb Collectors website, a valuable source of information for collectors of art and antiques.

"The evolution of Inuit art is perhaps no better embodied than in this fact; Canadian Inuit visual artist Annie Pootoogook was invited to participate in last..."

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Canadian Antiques Roadshow
     Vancouver, BC | Regina, SK | May 2006   

Shawne MacIntyre joined a team of seasoned appraisers to provide the public with valuations of their unique treasures, heirlooms and garage sale purchases. Specializing in the appraisal of paintings and prints, Shawne appraised items in Regina and Vancouver on Season Three of the popular Canadian Antiques Roadshow. Click the image to watch an appraisal of a Group of Seven painting.

See Shawne on the Roadshow site

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Good Times Magazine
     Vancouver, BC | March 2006   

In the last of a three part series on appraisals, Good Times talks to art appraisers about valuating artwork. MacIntyre Appraisals contributes to the article "Appreciating Art: Know
the value of your paintings. "

"In your dining room, just above the potted fern on the pedestal, that's where it hangs - the painting your mother chose to pass on to you..."

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Live Your Dreams
     Vancouver, BC | February 2006

In February, MacIntyre Appraisals teamed with Chubb Insurance of Canada to educate the public about the need for accurate appraisals of fine and decorative art and proper insurance coverage for personal assets. MacIntyre Appraisals also works in conjunction with Chubb Insurance of Canada to educate brokers about appraising unique personal property, caring for art investments and obtaining the correct insurance coverage to protect assets.