Appraiser/appraisal Authenticity Lithographs 
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
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.
Art Services 2000
APRIL 16, 2020
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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Art Services 2000
APRIL 7, 2020
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.
Artifactual History Appraisal
JANUARY 31, 2017
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.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
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.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
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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