Authentication Authenticity Lithographs 
Artifactual History Appraisal
JANUARY 31, 2017
One of the biggest headaches in my line of work is the issue of authenticity, or is the work what it says it is? Purchase of a work directly from the artist or the gallery representing the artist is considered a very good provenance in the appraisal world, and will help support a work's value and authenticity in the future.
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
Scenario 1 Ellsworth Kelly, “Red Curve”, 2013, lithograph, 30 x 22 inches Say you are appraising a large minimalist lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly of a red shape on an off-white paper sheet where a flat red ink was used to create the red shape. I will research an object to see if it is listed in the catalogue.
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Art Services 2000
APRIL 7, 2020
In order to understand the work of Audubon it is essential to know that the engravings and lithographs that have been made from his original watercolors have been issued in may forms and a number of editions. Audubon had hired Kidd to make a number of oil paintings of his Birds of America. but that is another story, entirely.)
Art Services 2000
APRIL 16, 2020
These original works and his highly valuable hand colored ( aquatint) engravings and sets of books illustrated with color lithographs bring top prices at auction houses and fine art dealers. The largest Audubon authentic prints are Double Elephant Folio size and measure 39.5" at Christie's New York on June 14, 2018.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. This is because they are recognized to be authentic examples produced under his watch, but the artist never got around to signing them. With artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Goya, no signature should be present.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. This is because they are recognized to be authentic examples produced under his watch, but the artist never got around to signing them. With artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Goya, no signature should be present.
Invaluable
MARCH 20, 2024
This integration was often based on European ideas of Japanese culture, as much as authentic influence, as Western audiences amassed artworks and high-end objets d’art, and even inexpensive prints that were included as packing material for fragile luxury goods. Sold for $1,200 via MBA Seattle Auction LLC (December 2023).
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