The Art Newspaper

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

What’s behind the troubles facing auction houses and galleries? Plus, Sasha Skochilenko recounts her experience of being arrested—and incarcerated—in Russia, and the story behind a 1937 Surrealist painting by Ernst

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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Paintings from that era by white artists that include persons of color as subjects are also in high demand, but the people depicted have to be shown as individuals, not as “types.” The consortium paid $1,175 for the painting. After cleaning and much research, it was announced that the painting was an original work by Leonardo.

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Art Appraisal Resources

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

My goal is to be the guide, the advocate, and the GPS for my clients, from finding the best auction or dealer to negotiating terms for my clients that are favorable and fair. I recently helped a client with a resale valuation of his painting, and based on the research, I came up with the best options to resell. Value matters.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C. “As Sold for ¥1,500,000 JPY via Tomikai Auction (Oct 2023).

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Art Appraisal Resources

JANUARY 19, 2024

Local Auction Houses, Galleries and Museums Contact local auction houses, galleries, or museums. Different appraisers may have expertise in specific types of art, such as paintings, sculptures, or antiques. Specialization Matters Consider the specialization of the appraiser.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Placing an oil painting or antiques with the right buyer – whether with a private collector or an auction house – takes leg work. This was true of the Louisiana Bayou painting by William Buch we placed a few seasons ago for the sum of $300,000. The painting, circa 1920s, is a 23 x 20 inch oil on canvas.

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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Poking through a dusty stack of paintings in search of an old frame that she might restore, the shopper came across a painting of two women in conversation. When she finally examined the painting carefully, she found a label on the back with the name N.C. Thirteen of his paintings have sold at auction for over a million dollars.

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Antique Collecting

JUNE 27, 2024

To mark the recent 150th anniversary of the birth of the Scottish Colourist JD Fergusson, the Edinburgh auction house Lyon The post JD Fergusson – A life in colour appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 21, 2024

Fresh off its acquisition by eBay as part of a larger deal with Collectors, Goldin Auctions remains a leading collectibles auction house and home to many record sales, including several in its recent Goldin 100 auction in August. WorthPoint Industry Partner Goldin recently sold the toy for $1.34

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The Art Newspaper

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Ria, Naked Portrait (2006-07) depicts an art handler who approached the artist, then in his 80s, to pose for the painting

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The Art Newspaper

MAY 14, 2024

The sale's hammer total fell short of its estimate, but also represented an increase of 24% over the equivalent auction in 2023

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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

AUGUST 1, 2023

The art market follows this trend: paintings depicting Native Americans as ignorant, bloodthirsty savages are much harder to sell than they were 30 years ago, and their fair market value has consequently decreased. On the other hand, paintings that depict Native Americans in a sympathetic light have risen in fair market value.

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Invaluable

JUNE 10, 2024

Instantly alluring with its quirky, hand-painted style, Wemyss Ware put Scotland firmly on the map as masters of naturalistic pottery. Trained in hand painting by his father, Joseph Karel continued the tradition of craftsmanship on a smaller scale at Bovey Pottery in Devon, who had bought the rights to the trade name.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Hunter did not pick up a paint brush until in her fifties. Her first brushes and paints were those left by an artist who visited the artists’ mecca Melrose Plantation, where she then lived and worked. Simplistic by most artistic standards, her paintings often evokes strong emotions in the viewer. Most of Ms. Forgeries do exist.

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BHR Appraisal Services

JANUARY 25, 2021

What many people are not aware is that most prominent painters (think Picasso, Rembrandt, and others) have a recognized expert or committee of experts upon which auction houses and collectors typically rely.

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Art Appraisal Resources

AUGUST 3, 2023

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?

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WorthPoint

APRIL 5, 2024

Bennett is known worldwide for his music, but in an upcoming auction at Julien’s , many of the items for sale will showcase Bennett’s artistic talent in painting, sketching, and artwork. From his childhood in Queens, New York, to duets with Lady Gaga and paintings on exhibit at the Smithsonian , Bennett was an artist in many ways.

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Coronado Appraisal

APRIL 5, 2024

You need to find your painting, your artist, or the comparables for your type of art…such as, ‘School of French Impressionists’, or ‘the Drip School’, etc.? An appraisal needs to be presented to your buyer, or, especially, the consignment gallery, auction house…etc., that will help you Sell your Artwork.

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MIR Appraisal

MAY 14, 2021

By the end of the year, the two biggest auction houses, Christie's and Sotheby's reported decreases in total revenue of nearly 30% and more than 40%, respectively, compared to the previous year. 1974) Love is in the Air 2005 oil and spray paint on canvas 35 ⅜ by 36 ⅜ in. Estimate: Unpublished Sold: $93,105,000.00

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WorthPoint

APRIL 1, 2024

Featuring a grazing cow, spring flowers, and blossoming trees, the painting highlights her knack for including multiple joyful subjects in her work without allowing any to be lost or overshadowed. The auction house sold it for a world-record price of CA$350,000 in 2022.

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Drishti LLC Appraisers

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Consider for a moment the painting by Leonardo Da Vinci titled Salvator Mundi. 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.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

APRIL 6, 2024

Whether through prestigious auction houses or direct transactions with passionate collectors, there is a continuous eagerness for these timeless treasures to come to light. The appeal of antique objects remains strong in the modern era, with a growing demand among collectors and enthusiasts.

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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. Image 1: Title page, first printing of A Treatise on Ancient Painting by George Turnbull, 1740. Photo by author. Photo by author.

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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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Grays Antiques

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

I changed direction when the market slowed down in Russia and I received an order to buy a painting from Belarus. My boss at work wanted a Social Realism painting depicting workers, especially miners. I was surrounded by about five hundred paintings and chatted about art. I had no idea how to go about it. They could be anyone.

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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! May I say that I really like this owl painting, would you tell me something more about it ? No one should leave empty handed, and this is one great painting of an owl!

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What Is It Worth?

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve also helped numerous customers successfully consign and sell their authenticated artworks through Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams and other international and regional auction houses. Effective October 2023, all authentication inquiries will be handled via Signature.

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Art Advisor's Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

Scottsdale Art Auction, 2016 - The auctioneer is taking bids on an original Kyle Polzin painting · If you are interested in earlier works, pieces by deceased artists, pieces by internationally known artists or pieces by western artists. consider buying at auction. It never hurts to gently ask for a discount.

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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. For example, his necklace, Les Amoureux (The Lovers), was inspired by an eponymous painting he created in the 1930s. Each piece echoes the artist’s surrealist portfolio.

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Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Pelikan Originally established in the 1830s as a maker of paints and inks, Pelikan produced its first fountain pen, the Model 100, in 1929. Sold for €100 EUR via Setdart Auction House (Feb 2024). Three Pelikan Souverän fountain pens, incl. M300 and M400 models. Sold for $2,000 MXN via Morton Subastas (November 2012).

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Invaluable

APRIL 8, 2024

Pelikan Originally established in the 1830s as a maker of paints and inks, Pelikan produced its first fountain pen, the Model 100, in 1929. Sold for €100 EUR via Setdart Auction House (Feb 2024). Three Pelikan Souverän fountain pens, incl. M300 and M400 models. Sold for $2,000 MXN via Morton Subastas (November 2012).

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Take for example the working proof of “Eric” with artist’s annotations that recently sold at Rago auctions in February 2024 for $47,880 including the buyer’s premium. Other Original Artwork Valuing other types of original works of art like paintings and drawings is a discussion for another time.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Take for example the working proof of “Eric” with artist’s annotations that recently sold at Rago auctions in February 2024 for $47,880 including the buyer’s premium. Other Original Artwork Valuing other types of original works of art like paintings and drawings is a discussion for another time.

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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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Old Crows Antiques

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

A wholesaler will give you a much lower estimate than an auction house or retail dealer. Auction Auctions are an excellent way to get an idea of an item's worth, although unless you are an expert in that field, you may not be making accurate comparisons. Don't take it personally; that's how they do business.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. I took no pleasure in having to explain that they had one of the many reproductions of the painting and their hopes of having won the art lottery was only a lovely dream.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

AUGUST 11, 2021

As Claudia pointed out in her interview on Larissa Wild’s The Art Elevator Podcast , NFTs have a very high carbon footprint, exponentially higher than most artworks made in traditional mediums like paintings and sculpture.

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