Auction House Maker/Artist Provenance 
Art Appraisal Resources
JANUARY 16, 2024
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.
Art Appraisal Resources
AUGUST 3, 2023
Auction houses, galleries, and art dealers often require a certified art appraisal to estimate and reserve artwork sales prices. The appraisal often serves as an important document which details important aspects of the items condition, medium and provenance, as well as exhibition history if known.
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Public institutions have been under pressure to expand their collections by acquiring works by women and artists of color, and that pressure has been applied to the field of Old Masters as well. Works by Artemisia Gentileschi and Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun have sold for over $5 million and $7 million, respectively, in the past five years.
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Much like the majority of artwork, a Chinese painting’s monetary value will align with its time period, rarity and condition – and of course, the artist. Those looking for slightly more of a steal could expect to pay anything from $50 to $55,000 at auction.
What Is It Worth?
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
We hear stories all the time about artworks attributed to famous artists that have been lost, only to turn up decades or centuries later in the most unlikely places. Did you find a Basquiat in the basement, a Gauguin at a garage sale or another work of art that you think is really special? I’m very happy with my results. and Gabino V.,
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
JANUARY 30, 2024
Antique textiles are often treasured for their historical significance, artistic value, and rarity. When working with antique textile dealers , you must ask questions about the history and provenance of the pieces you’re interested in. To find the best auctions, research online and read reviews from other buyers.
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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