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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. Medium - Is your fine art an original painting, oil or acrylic on canvas or board, a watercolor, or a print? Is it a copy, a forgery, or a fake?

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

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.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Fine Art Prints vs. 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? Among numerous factors, it is often the manner in which the print was produced that plays the most pivotal role in determining its value.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? Among numerous factors, it is often the manner in which the print was produced that plays the most pivotal role in determining its value.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

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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Gold-Tone Vintage Costume Jewelry: Buy It or Leave it?

WorthPoint

The quality varies depending on the manufacturer and sometimes on the age of the piece. Since so many different companies made gold-plated costume jewelry, it’s important to look at the overall design and quality when purchasing these pieces. If I love the style, I’ll buy a lesser-quality gold-tone necklace or bracelet.

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What Makes Certain Antique Paintings Valuable–or Worthless?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Perhaps the most obvious quality that impacts an antique painting’s value is its authenticity. Feeling the surface of the painting for the right textures–versus the smooth textures found in prints and modern forgery paintings–can also help you determine a painting’s authenticity. Or is it a copy?