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Introducing: Signature Art Research

What Is It Worth?

Our new subsidiary, Signature Art Research is here to help. At Mearto, we’ve offered art authentication research to go alongside our quick and affordable online appraisal service since 2020. Effective October 2023, all authentication inquiries will be handled via Signature. I’m very happy with my results.

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

Researching the market before you commit to working with an auction house and knowing the process and your rights is essential. 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.

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Authenticating Artwork: Value in Validation

Drishti LLC Appraisers

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. TRUSTED SOURCES Many art dealers and galleries will provide a Certificate of Authenticity (CoA).

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

An appraisal performed by a certified art appraiser helps the purchaser gauge the artwork's fair market value and authenticity before finalizing the acquisition. The appraisal often serves as an important document which details important aspects of the items condition, medium and provenance, as well as exhibition history if known.

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7 Techniques to Help You Sell an Estate | Pro Tips

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Sarasota antique buyers are typically well-educated, affluent individuals aged 50 and above, with a keen eye for quality and authenticity. Document and Authenticate: The Devil’s in the Details Sarasota antique buyers are a skeptical bunch, and rightly so. They’ve seen their fair share of fakes and reproductions.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

Rather, it is likely that an appraiser will have to conduct research in order to arrive at a determination of value. It may require research, as when faced with unknown maker's marks on the bottom of a piece of pottery. Also, it can sometimes uncover particularly interesting details about the item's provenance.

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The History and Significance of Antiques: What Makes Them Valuable

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

These artifacts’ scarcity, authenticity, and provenance all affect their historical and monetary value. A voyage of research and education goes into creating an antique collection and purchasing gorgeous objects. Research and verification: Do extensive research on any piece that interests you.