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8 Famous Color Field Paintings that Define the Genre

Invaluable

Mark Rothko’s piece, Orange, Red, Yellow , even set an auction record in the post-war category when it sold for close to $87 million in 2012. As the century advanced, though, the formerly dismissed color field painting was embraced by critics and enthusiasts. Sold for $86,882,500 via Christie’s (May 2012).

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How Personal Property Appraisers Can Increase the Value of Your Estate Sale

Prime Appraisals

Appraisers dig into history books, auction records, and other sources. Attracting Serious Buyers: Professional appraisals can draw in buyers who are really interested in what you’re selling. This can draw in more serious buyers and can even help you get better prices for your items. Research: Then comes the research part.

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The Original ‘Harry Potter’ Cover Drawing Is Set to Smash Auction Records

Artnet News

The post The Original ‘Harry Potter’ Cover Drawing Is Set to Smash Auction Records appeared first on Artnet News. The watercolor is estimated to sell for as much as $600,000 at Sotheby’s New York.