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THE AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW FINE ART ART
Queen of Heaven Ball by Jim Henderson IS AN
President of William C. Huff Companies and national speaker for estate downsizing and lifestyle transitions
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 M ost homeowners have accumulated an array of collectibles A tip from Merv Richards, Chief Conservator for the National
over the years – everything from porcelain figurines to oil Gallery of Art, is never use white cotton gloves when handling art,
paintings; some never being moved for fear of damage. A sculptures and heirloom pieces. Cotton lint can change the patina
T he Ritz-Carlton, Naples client recently asked me how to clean and/or move these types of on bronze or stainless sculptures and hand oils and sweat can seep
6:00 P.M. items. through causing discoloration. Common grocery store Butyl-Nitrile
Not having specific answers, I consulted Gordon Lewis of
gloves are preferred.
Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, Silent Auction, Entertainment the Fine Art Conservancy of West Palm Beach. He is one of the The most important thing to consider before cleaning or moving
Dinner and Live Auction to follow foremost experts on porcelains, fine art and heirloom pieces in the collectibles is your insurance company’s protocol for the appraised
United States. Although our company has extensive training and piece of art which avoids unnecessary risks and/or claims.
Black tie Optional- $350 per person experience in art handling, cleaning was not our area of expertise. When working with a client who had paintings that were valued
With the valuable information obtained from Gordon, we decided in the $20 million dollar range, I consulted Richards who said
standar
QUEEN OF HEAVEN BALL CO-CHAIRS to present a workshop at the National Estate Management d protocol was to prevent paintings from ever being carried.
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Von Zwehl Association’s Convention in September. They should be taken down and carefully placed into custom made
Our tips included: never completely immerse antique porcelains wooden crates, then dollied, not carried in and out of the truck and
in water; a soft brush, damp cloth and mild dishwashing detergent home. Insurance companies calculate that the biggest risk of damage
HONORARY GUESTS may be used but only while cleaning a small portion at a time; and to fine art is not in the actual transportation but, in the improper
tap water has carbon dioxide which can create a chemical reaction crating and hand carrying.
Ambassador Michael Novak with the minerals in the porcelain clays. Last spring, I watched a Whenever there is a question regarding how to properly clean
American Catholic philosopher, novelist, 1994 recipient of the Templeton Prize client soak several valuable porcelains in soapy water for hours; we or handle valuables, never hesitate to contact us, a professional
can only hope that there was no damage.
conservator or restoration specialist.
and former Ambassador to The United Nations on Human Rights ADVERTORIAL
and
Mr. T homas S. Monaghan
Chairman of the Board of Governors and Founder
Ave Maria School of Law
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Stacey Deffenbaugh, NBC-2 News Weekend Anchor
RSVP BY NOVEMBER 21, 2014 The
For more information, please contact: Princeton
Review
Jean Takacs at (239) 687-5405 BEST 169
or jtakacs@avemarialaw.edu LAW SCHOOLS
Tickets may be purchased and advance bidding 2015
may be done online at: www.bidpal.net/amslball
A Tradition of Quality
A FULL-SERVICE LOGISTICS PROVIDER SPECIALIZING IN
Ave Maria School of Law was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1999, and in 2009 relocated to Naples, COMPLETE CONCIERGE SERVICE FOR DISCERNING CLIENTELE
Florida. It is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License Number 4007, IN NAPLES AND AROUND THE WORLD.
and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association. A copy of the official registration and financial
information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the state.
Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Offices in Naples, Florida and Barrington, New Hampshire | 800.231.3557 WCHuffmoving.com
http://www.freshfromflorida.com/divisions-offices/consumer-services 1-800-435-7352.
Life in Naples | December 2014 97
THE AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW FINE ART ART
Queen of Heaven Ball by Jim Henderson IS AN
President of William C. Huff Companies and national speaker for estate downsizing and lifestyle transitions
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 M ost homeowners have accumulated an array of collectibles A tip from Merv Richards, Chief Conservator for the National
over the years – everything from porcelain figurines to oil Gallery of Art, is never use white cotton gloves when handling art,
paintings; some never being moved for fear of damage. A sculptures and heirloom pieces. Cotton lint can change the patina
T he Ritz-Carlton, Naples client recently asked me how to clean and/or move these types of on bronze or stainless sculptures and hand oils and sweat can seep
6:00 P.M. items. through causing discoloration. Common grocery store Butyl-Nitrile
Not having specific answers, I consulted Gordon Lewis of
gloves are preferred.
Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, Silent Auction, Entertainment the Fine Art Conservancy of West Palm Beach. He is one of the The most important thing to consider before cleaning or moving
Dinner and Live Auction to follow foremost experts on porcelains, fine art and heirloom pieces in the collectibles is your insurance company’s protocol for the appraised
United States. Although our company has extensive training and piece of art which avoids unnecessary risks and/or claims.
Black tie Optional- $350 per person experience in art handling, cleaning was not our area of expertise. When working with a client who had paintings that were valued
With the valuable information obtained from Gordon, we decided in the $20 million dollar range, I consulted Richards who said
standar
QUEEN OF HEAVEN BALL CO-CHAIRS to present a workshop at the National Estate Management d protocol was to prevent paintings from ever being carried.
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Von Zwehl Association’s Convention in September. They should be taken down and carefully placed into custom made
Our tips included: never completely immerse antique porcelains wooden crates, then dollied, not carried in and out of the truck and
in water; a soft brush, damp cloth and mild dishwashing detergent home. Insurance companies calculate that the biggest risk of damage
HONORARY GUESTS may be used but only while cleaning a small portion at a time; and to fine art is not in the actual transportation but, in the improper
tap water has carbon dioxide which can create a chemical reaction crating and hand carrying.
Ambassador Michael Novak with the minerals in the porcelain clays. Last spring, I watched a Whenever there is a question regarding how to properly clean
American Catholic philosopher, novelist, 1994 recipient of the Templeton Prize client soak several valuable porcelains in soapy water for hours; we or handle valuables, never hesitate to contact us, a professional
can only hope that there was no damage.
conservator or restoration specialist.
and former Ambassador to The United Nations on Human Rights ADVERTORIAL
and
Mr. T homas S. Monaghan
Chairman of the Board of Governors and Founder
Ave Maria School of Law
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Stacey Deffenbaugh, NBC-2 News Weekend Anchor
RSVP BY NOVEMBER 21, 2014 The
For more information, please contact: Princeton
Review
Jean Takacs at (239) 687-5405 BEST 169
or jtakacs@avemarialaw.edu LAW SCHOOLS
Tickets may be purchased and advance bidding 2015
may be done online at: www.bidpal.net/amslball
A Tradition of Quality
A FULL-SERVICE LOGISTICS PROVIDER SPECIALIZING IN
Ave Maria School of Law was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1999, and in 2009 relocated to Naples, COMPLETE CONCIERGE SERVICE FOR DISCERNING CLIENTELE
Florida. It is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License Number 4007, IN NAPLES AND AROUND THE WORLD.
and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association. A copy of the official registration and financial
information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the state.
Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Offices in Naples, Florida and Barrington, New Hampshire | 800.231.3557 WCHuffmoving.com
http://www.freshfromflorida.com/divisions-offices/consumer-services 1-800-435-7352.
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