Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
They can identify authentic paintings and point out fakes. It must be authenticated. The condition of the painting, size, and type of materials (oil paintings are worth more than watercolors) may also increase or decrease value. An appraiser has studied American history and art theory. American art collectors will require that.
Art Appraisal Resources
JANUARY 16, 2024
Medium - Is your fine art an original painting, oil or acrylic on canvas or board, a watercolor, or a print? If not, that is not a deal breaker, as we can still work through the process of having most works authenticated by the accepted experts or estates of the artists. Some auction houses require authentication from experts.
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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.
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. (but that is another story, entirely.) I soon realized that I needed to bring in a true Audubon print expert.
Art Services 2000
APRIL 16, 2020
With the advent of The Audubon Society and the 20th Century's interest in the environment Audubon's name is known throughout the world and his images of birds can be found everywhere, the rarest being his one of a kind watercolors, paintings, and drawings. Anything else is a later printing based on the originals.
Invaluable
APRIL 24, 2024
The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Born and raised in Chicago, Darger worked as a custodian and committed to painting with watercolors in his free time.
Invaluable
APRIL 24, 2024
The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Born and raised in Chicago, Darger worked as a custodian and committed to painting with watercolors in his free time.
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