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Exceptional Art in Remarkable Condition

Maine Antique Digest

Grogan & Company, Boston, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Grogan & Company Grogan & Company’s May 4 fine art sale in its Beacon Hill gallery in Boston was an especially pretty sale with especially disparate offerings. President and fine art director Georgina C. Winthrop told M.A.D. that the results were a 92% sold rate

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Richmond returns with three-day Premier Antique Advertising sale September 19-21

Auction Central News

GREENVILLE, SC — One of the American auction industry’s most prolific antique advertising players has announced a big three-day sale of ‘nine’ (out of 10) top-condition examples of 20th-century commercial advertising.

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. The actual completed sales are typically public knowledge, but some details still need to be discovered, such as the commission and fee structure charged to the client and how long they have to market the work.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Sales When contemporary art owners decide to sell their pieces, they may request an appraisal to establish a realistic asking price. Auction houses, galleries, and art dealers often require a certified art appraisal to estimate and reserve artwork sales prices. Extensive research is a vital part of the appraisal process.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition. Your appraiser will also use knowledge of recent sales of comparable works to determine the artwork’s value. The appraiser will then research the artist, provenance, exhibition history and market trends related to the artwork and similar pieces.

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Superman Comic Sells for Record-Breaking $6M

WorthPoint

On April 6, 2024, a copy of the 1938 Action Comics #1 was sold for $6 million , smashing prior sales for previous Superman comics and comic books overall. this comic book’s auction supersedes the price and condition of the private $5.3 million sale of a 1939 CGC 8.0 With a CGC grading of 8.5, million in 2022.

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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. Understanding the artwork's potential worth allows you to make informed decisions regarding its conservation, insurance, sale, or donation.