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The Allure of the Unexpected Masterpiece Everyone loves the story of the garage sale one-in-a-million priceless work of art find, which turns the lucky buyer into an instant millionaire. Sometimes it happens, though, that these treasures are found not at the local church sale but in the hallowed halls of an esteemed auction house. The Caravaggio ‘Cardsharps’ Sotheby’s Appraisal This is what is alleged to have happened to a work by the renowned Italian 16th and 17th-century

Christie’s inaugural Art+Tech Summit brought together leading voices from the fine art, legal, financial, and blockchain sectors to discuss how blockchain technology could reshape the art market. From questions of authenticity and immutable title to institutional skepticism and opportunity, the event marked an important step toward industry-wide acceptance of blockchain as a tool for securing fine art provenance and ownership.

The Fine Art Ledger is proud to be a part of Auction House Christie's upcoming inaugural Art+Tech Summit taking place at Christie's St. James's headquarters in London on July 17, 2018. Exploring Blockchain and the Future of the Art Market - Christie's Art The summit, titled 'Exploring Blockchain — Is the Art World Ready For Consensus?' delves into the relationship between blockchain and fine art, drawing on Christie's role as a foundational fine art auction house and its