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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

One of the biggest headaches in my line of work is the issue of authenticity, or is the work what it says it is? Purchase of a work directly from the artist or the gallery representing the artist is considered a very good provenance in the appraisal world, and will help support a work's value and authenticity in the future.

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Selling American Paintings to Buyers Doesn’t Have to be Hard. Read These 5 Tips

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

They can identify authentic paintings and point out fakes. They can let you know the origins and age of the painting. It must be authenticated. The condition of the painting, size, and type of materials (oil paintings are worth more than watercolors) may also increase or decrease value. Know your painting.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Born and raised in Chicago, Darger worked as a custodian and committed to painting with watercolors in his free time. Evans & Associates (July 2021).

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Born and raised in Chicago, Darger worked as a custodian and committed to painting with watercolors in his free time. Evans & Associates (July 2021).