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Blame it on Audubon. Or How I became a fine art appraiser. Part Five.

Art Services 2000

These original works and his highly valuable hand colored ( aquatint) engravings and sets of books illustrated with color lithographs bring top prices at auction houses and fine art dealers. The largest Audubon authentic prints are Double Elephant Folio size and measure 39.5"

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Blame it on Audubon: Or how I became a fine art appraiser. Part Three

Art Services 2000

Books can become friends and in my case they have been a central factor in my life and work as an appraiser. In order to understand the work of Audubon it is essential to know that the engravings and lithographs that have been made from his original watercolors have been issued in may forms and a number of editions.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

In gathering information to write this post, I was shocked to discover that anyone can legally present themselves as a personal property appraiser. There is no governmental license, proof of knowledge, or certification required to appraise personal property.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. This is because they are recognized to be authentic examples produced under his watch, but the artist never got around to signing them. With artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Goya, no signature should be present.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. This is because they are recognized to be authentic examples produced under his watch, but the artist never got around to signing them. With artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Goya, no signature should be present.

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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.