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

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

They can let you know the origins and age of the painting. The condition of the painting, size, and type of materials (oil paintings are worth more than watercolors) may also increase or decrease value. An appraiser has studied American history and art theory. They can identify authentic paintings and point out fakes.

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

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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

Invaluable

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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The Enduring Allure of Small Artworks

Michael Rose Fine Art

Some of the most treasured artworks of the middle ages were tapestries that could be rolled and taken away. John Singleton Copley, Self-Portrait Miniature , watercolor on ivory, 1769, 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. New technologies allowed for the manufacture of novel artistic materials and artists broke out of their studios to paint en plein air.

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Elizabethan Miniatures: A Glimpse into the Intimate Art of Portraiture

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Mastering the Craft: Techniques and Materials The longer one observes an Elizabethan miniature, the more one can appreciate the remarkable level of detail that each composition captures. The advantage of watercolor was the mediums wide variety of possible pigments. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.