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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Qualified appraisers and advisors can help determine if the auction market is the right choice to sell your fine art. There is a wide variation in values within the same artist. Not all art is created equal.

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The authentication process

BHR Appraisal Services

Authentication of high-end artwork is a complex process and since it does come up from time to time in my appraisal duties, it is worth exploring here. Sometimes this can be avoided if the painting appears in a recognized catalog of the artist's work (called a catalog raisonné).

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Tips for Buying or Selling American Art

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

There is a distinct vibe to American artworks, which is reflected in the work of numerous famous American artists, including John Singer Sargent, Jasper Johns, Grant Wood, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and many others, spanning diverse styles but encapsulating an unmistakable American feel.

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Authenticating Artwork: Value in Validation

Drishti LLC Appraisers

Not only has the authenticity of the original been heavily scrutinized, there are 12 copies painted by Da Vinci’s students and variations created by other students and followers of Da Vinci. TRUSTED SOURCES Many art dealers and galleries will provide a Certificate of Authenticity (CoA).

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

An appraisal performed by a certified art appraiser helps the purchaser gauge the artwork's fair market value and authenticity before finalizing the acquisition. Auction houses, galleries, and art dealers often require a certified art appraisal to estimate and reserve artwork sales prices.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

That is, unless you happen to know that a similar work by that artist has just sold for $25,000 at auction. If you did not acquire the artwork through a gallery and cannot find similar works online, you may need to take the work, or send photo’s, to an auction house and tell them you are interested in selling the work.

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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion

Artifactual History Appraisal

Barber writes: “Two years ago, Joanie Lemercier, a French artist known for his perception-bending light sculptures, took on a new role as a climate activist. His fellow artists were becoming millionaires overnight as the cryptoart world exploded. Since then, the art has been resold, requiring another year’s worth of energy.