Grays Antiques

JUNE 7, 2019

Mayfair is the art capital of London, and we’re proud to be one of over 150 galleries and auction houses established within this historic district. From the 28 th -30 th of June our neighbourhood will host the Mayfair Art Weekend, a series of exhibitions, events and happenings taking place across the area.

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MIR Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2019

In June 2019, a large auction house sold an inscribed first edition copy of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of the Species for $500,075 – more than double its expected selling price. Now more than ever booksellers need a wide pool of knowledge from which to draw when making their assessments of an individual item’s worth.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

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. They gather information from over 979 auction houses from around the world.

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Grays Antiques

OCTOBER 6, 2018

I also make a good living by buying ‘auctioneers mistakes’. Just between you and me, many auction houses are not the experts they pretend to be! In terms of stock, I’ve got a good selection, Master drawings, sculptures, oils, textile, and prints. The preparatory drawing is often more spontaneous than the finished work.

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Invaluable

JULY 17, 2024

In recent years, these pieces have become a popular mainstay of the art market, with prominent sales taking place at renowned auction houses around the world. 23 carat gold brooch in original box , executed in May 1973 by François Hugo in his studio in Aix-en-Provence, after a design by Pablo Picasso.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Other Original Artwork Valuing other types of original works of art like paintings and drawings is a discussion for another time. In short, when assembling your fine art collection of prints, it’s crucial to purchase from reputable art dealers and auction houses, as well as seek guidance from fine art appraisal firms such as Art Peritus.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Other Original Artwork Valuing other types of original works of art like paintings and drawings is a discussion for another time. In short, when assembling your fine art collection of prints, it’s crucial to purchase from reputable art dealers and auction houses, as well as seek guidance from fine art appraisal firms such as Art Peritus.

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Art Services 2000

APRIL 16, 2020

With the advent of The Audubon Society and the 20th Century's interest in the environment Audubon's name is known throughout the world and his images of birds can be found everywhere, the rarest being his one of a kind watercolors, paintings, and drawings.

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What Is It Worth?

APRIL 25, 2023

Sales figures at major auction houses and online marketplaces tell the story. Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototype Esteemed auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s have gotten wind of the opportunity and have hosted sales dedicated to collectible footwear in recent years, which have provided astronomical returns.

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Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Though no physical prototype of these earliest references survives, these imagined models experimented with drawing the ink to the pen’s tip while also working to secure the reservoir effectively. Sold for €100 EUR via Setdart Auction House (Feb 2024). Aurora 88 fountain pen.

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Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Though no physical prototype of these earliest references survives, these imagined models experimented with drawing the ink to the pen’s tip while also working to secure the reservoir effectively. Sold for €100 EUR via Setdart Auction House (Feb 2024). Aurora 88 fountain pen.

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Art Advisor's Blog

JULY 22, 2019

Good appraisers are (or should be) independent business owners, not the employee of a gallery that sold you the art or an auction house that is culling for items to sell in the future. While on the phone, we will establish whether we will need to draw up a contract or not. How do you charge for services?

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Art Dealers Association of America

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

When I was in my early teens, she started bringing me around to galleries and would give me sculptors’ drawings for presents. When did you first become interested in visual art? My mother was a very avid collector. Did you continue to learn about and collect art in your late teens and twenties?

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Art Dealers Association of America

APRIL 30, 2021

If I sold a wall drawing by Sol LeWitt, and after the buyer received a certificate, and were told they needed to bring people to remake the wall drawing at their own place, they would ask, “Is this real?” I came here and learned a lot in the auction houses. The budgets of museums were very limited.

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GIA 4Cs

JULY 21, 2022

Or slide it down one of your own fingers and draw a line where it stops. Top museums and auction houses trust us to evaluate their finest treasures, and our reports are recognized internationally. If you want the ring-making process to be a surprise, try guessing ring size by borrowing a ring your fiancée or fiancé already owns.

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Acreman , a UK-based auction house, hosted their November sale, offering a range of fascinating items for collectors. Blenko Spool Decanters were the standout pieces at this weeks 345 Auction , drawing significant attention from collectors. We want to empower you to buy and sell with confidence.

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WorthPoint

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. “Estimates” usually refers to auction estimates—a high/low range the auctioneer thinks an item will sell within. Many times, the auctioneer is off anywhere from a little to a lot, either way. Absolute Auction: Kolenda’s company runs all of its auctions as absolute auctions.

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