Art Appraisal Resources

JANUARY 16, 2024

Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso are two of the most well-known and collectible artists of all time, but not all of their works will garner the high prices we have come to know from the blockbuster sales that are now well known. There is a wide variation in values within the same artist. Is it a copy, a forgery, or a fake?

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Hunter is among the first African-American artists to have a solo exhibition at the present-day New Orleans Museum of Art. She is one of the few 20th century artists to be honored by an opera-that delicious, all encompassing art form that trades on grand and layered stories. Hunter did not pick up a paint brush until in her fifties.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. If the doll comes with a certificate of authenticity or other identifying provenance documents, this information can help. The painted, molded hair.

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APRIL 24, 2024

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Elaborate cedar or maple carvings, for example, or ceramic vessels underscore the trend in the field to focus on media that allow the expertise of the maker’s hand to shine.

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APRIL 24, 2024

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Elaborate cedar or maple carvings, for example, or ceramic vessels underscore the trend in the field to focus on media that allow the expertise of the maker’s hand to shine.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

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

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Part of the push for such commissions was the inherent practicality of tapestries: in addition to being easier to remove, store, and move as compared to a painting or sculpture, they also provided an effective layer of insulation to keep the cold out of otherwise drafty stone palace walls. Sold for £11,875 GBP via Christie’s (Dec 2014).

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Art Appraisal Resources

JULY 13, 2023

Appraisals are crucial in the art market, providing essential information about artworks' value, authenticity, and condition. Some insurance companies include a blanket amount for artwork, and some require an independent appraisal (not done by the gallery or artist that sold you the art) for all items over $1200, $2500, or $5000.

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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 artist Lilian Wescott Hale (1880-1963) captured the sitter in her best hour.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

JUNE 28, 2024

Chinese bronzes have held significant cultural and historical importance over the years, embodying the rich heritage and artistic traditions of the Orient. The journey of Chinese bronzes from their origins in Southeast Asia, India, and eventually China reflects a fascinating evolution in artistic techniques and cultural influences.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a beginner, finding valuable goods requires a keen eye and some understanding of authenticity and historical worth. Search the back of the frame for labels, inscriptions, or signatures that could reveal more about the maker or artist.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 5, 2024

Busiakiewicz saw several paintings in the photo’s background. Manning also said that there is “more to come” regarding learning about the portrait and validating its authenticity. Tapestry maker Ralph Sheldon produced the King Henry VIII portrait in the 1590s.

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Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It begins by understanding that the craftsmanship that went into building the most valued antique furniture pieces also required skills that took a lifetime for the maker to master- so inconsistencies and imperfections of any kind should raise a red flag. Consistency in materials and aging is the best indication that a piece is authentic.

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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. Extensive research is a vital part of the appraisal process.

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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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WorthPoint

JUNE 24, 2024

Equipped with two horses, three kilns, and stencils to replace time-consuming hand painting, the brothers set the company on a path to success by adapting it for mass production. In the mid-2000s, the company introduced miniature replicas of authentic Pfaltzgraff pieces for its 2011 Bicentennial Celebration. This set sold for $874.00

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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 after which artisans mastered the blue and white painted porcelain popular today.

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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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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. At Mearto, we’ve offered art authentication research to go alongside our quick and affordable online appraisal service since 2020. and Gabino V., and Gabino V.,

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JULY 8, 2024

Join us as we return to this golden era of American design and explore some of the context and core makers that contributed to its magnificence and enduring cultural impact. In addition, renowned institutions like the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts became leading centers for artistic innovation in response to European painting trends.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Lladró is Spain’s most famous porcelain maker, although their older designs do not suit today’s hip tastes. has Wedgwood, and France has Limoges, but a lot of the best and finest Spanish wares were made by individual artists, artisans, and architects, from Picasso to Gaudi. However, unlike some neighbors like the U.K.

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Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

In 1995, the British authorities arrested John Mayatt for forging paintings by van Gogh, Monet, Matisse and other blue-chip artists. You will discover that during heightened periods of art, copying was considered an artistic tribute. In 1496, twenty year old Michelangelo forged a sculpture of Cupid and sold it to a cardinal.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 7, 2024

The Éloge du maquillage drawing produced by French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. Image Source: Juan Arjona via Artnet Legendary French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas produced pastel drawings and many other masterpieces in the 19th century. The analysis verified that the drawing was an authentic Degas work.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Speaking of ornament, the way in which an object is engraved, or painted, or carved, or any of a hundred other ways ornament has been used can make a tremendous difference in the overall quality of the item. For example, a 17th century painting after cleaning (when done by a professional!) An interesting category. Although it could be!

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MIR Appraisal

JUNE 12, 2019

The art market is experiencing a boom in demand for work by African American artists. To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Several decades ago, the art world was quite different.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JANUARY 31, 2017

In many cases, if you have available capital to invest, you're better off directing it to a mutual fund or similar traditional investment infrastructure than buying paintings with the expectation that a few years down the road they will greatly increase in value. Do landscape paintings sooth you, or do you enjoy Impressionist cafe scenes?

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JULY 8, 2024

Join us as we return to this golden era of American design and explore some of the context and core makers that contributed to its magnificence and enduring cultural impact. In addition, renowned institutions like the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts became leading centers for artistic innovation in response to European painting trends.

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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

DECEMBER 20, 2023

There is a distinct vibe to American artworks, which is reflected in the work of numerous famous American artists, including John Singer Sargent, Jasper Johns, Grant Wood, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and many others, spanning diverse styles but encapsulating an unmistakable American feel.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions. If the print does not meet the artist’s criteria, it is destroyed.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Reproductions By Noelle DeSantis and Sarah Kirk Hanley Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions.

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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. His fellow artists were becoming millionaires overnight as the cryptoart world exploded.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 25, 2024

I’m talking about Rae Dunn, the California ceramic artist whose work has provoked reactions as black and white as her deceptively uncomplicated collections. Think Joanna Gaines ‘s reliance on shiplap or Liz Marie Galvin’s obsession with white paint. This Rae Dunn “Chirp” coffee mug sold for $38.00

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We also came across a painting we believed might be authentic, but we needed clarification. The artist was Jacob Lawrence , a painter known for his unique style. Photo credit: The Salvation Army WP : That’s an excellent outcome for your organization. ER : It’s just one of many.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Its impact on art would be long-lasting, as Japanese iconography and concepts were incorporated into European art by a new wave of artists hungry to change artistic boundaries and bring about artistic revolution. Japanese art’s striking characteristics fascinated many artists. Claude Monet – Le Bassin aux nymphéas.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Navigating Through Time: A History of Historicism Historicism refers to looking back to the past as a source of artistic inspiration, a practice that began in the earliest global communities. A renewed artistic vigor for historicism emerged in the 18th century and resultantly proved foundational for rising artistic movements of the period.

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WorthPoint

JULY 31, 2024

Her favorite is a piece of art from renowned artist Bob Peak , known for his brightly colored TV Guide covers. It’s a print of the July 15–21, 1967 issue , sent to her by the artist. ” A print of a painting artist Bob Peak did for a TV Guide cover is part of Sindy Gore Ost’s Lucille Ball Collection and was a gift from the artist.

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A Matter of Brilliance

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plus, there’s a great interactive section—examples of gemstones that you can touch, “smell samples” of the period’s perfumes, and (most fun of all), mirrors that let you “wear” authentic pieces of Egyptian jewelry, take a photo, and send it right to your phone! Bottom line … If you love jewelry (and who doesn’t), SEE THIS EXHIBIT !

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