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Art Authentication Can be a Tricky Business!

International Society of Appraisers

1/17/2024 12:00:00 AM Art authentication can be tricky business. Simon wanted to know why the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board had declared two Warhols in his collection as fakes. More contentious of the two works Simon owned was Red Self Portrait, a 1965 painting executed by a contract printer instead of the artist’s studio.

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The authentication process

BHR Appraisal Services

Authentication of high-end artwork is a complex process and since it does come up from time to time in my appraisal duties, it is worth exploring here. Sometimes this can be avoided if the painting appears in a recognized catalog of the artist's work (called a catalog raisonné).

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Authenticating Artwork: Value in Validation

Drishti LLC Appraisers

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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What Makes Certain Antique Paintings Valuable–or Worthless?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

If there is one thing that antique painting buyers often ask themselves, it is this: What makes a painting valuable? What is it that makes certain antique paintings valuable and others worthless? Perhaps the most obvious quality that impacts an antique painting’s value is its authenticity. Or is it a copy?

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

An original Monet painting could sell for over $600,000,000, but a lesser quality, different medium, or scene painting with less than solid provenance could sell for $600,000. Is it the same Albert Bierstadt (Germany/US 1830 - 1902) or a painting with a Bierstadt signature? Is it a copy, a forgery, or a fake?

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

Appraisals are crucial in the art market, providing essential information about artworks' value, authenticity, and condition. Artwork Authentication and Verification: Authenticity becomes crucial when dealing with artworks of historical significance or renowned artists. It is estimated that 50% of the art in the market is fake.

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Rare Painting By Selina Bres Goes To Auction in New Orleans

Appraisal Group USA

One of the most frequently asked questions is, “How do you know where to sell a painting to get the best price?” It is The Appraisal Group’s newest find – a beautiful, regional oil painting by the Louisiana artist Selina Bres (1870-1953). Selina Bres gains a lot by restraint in this painting. The answer is simple. “We