Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“The Destruction of the Bastille,” a remarkable drawing created at the onset of the French Revolution for George Washington, sold for an incredible final price of $1,996,000 – more than double its high estimate of $800,000! This extraordinary ink-wash drawing owes much of its significance to its remarkable provenance.

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Drawings Auction House Provenance Sale 52

International Society of Appraisers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

These trends are observed clearly in magazine displays, social media posts, and Pinterest, followed by changes in the direction of retail and auction house sales. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.

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Furniture Antiques and Decorative Arts Paintings Quality 52

Drishti LLC Appraisers

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

While a CoA can be a valuable document, they are also a commonly forged document so we rely on further documentation of provenance – the paper trail of previous ownership or record of sale – and study of the artwork to prove authenticity. Similarly, auction houses are selective with the pieces they accept for auction.

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Authenticity Authentication Appraiser/appraisal Provenance 40

Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Conversely, not all limited-edition prints of significant value bear the artist’s signature or edition number.

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Fine Art Prints Appraiser/appraisal Rarity 52

Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Conversely, not all limited-edition prints of significant value bear the artist’s signature or edition number.

Fine Art 52

Fine Art Prints Appraiser/appraisal Rarity 52

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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Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 130