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Blame it on Audubon. Or how I became a fine art appraiser, Part Two.

Art Services 2000

One book, "Audubon in Florida" first published in 1974 from the University of Miami Press was especially helpful in identifying the birds that were the Florida species that he found and rendered life-sized in his original watercolors. " wide) high quality cotton rag J. The book's author Kathryn Hall Proby ( b.

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Paul Klee: The Color and Spirit of Modern Expression

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It was not the rigor of the training at the prestigious school that challenged Klee; on the contrary, his earliest drawings and etchings like Virgin in a Tree (Jungfrau im Baum) (1903) showcase that Klee was a naturally talented draftsperson, skills that assured success in the academic system. Paul Klee – Senecio (1922).

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Blame it on Audubon. Or How I became a fine art appraiser. Part Five.

Art Services 2000

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.

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Trusted Local Antiques Buyers and Their Services in Bradenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. Items frequently purchased: Paintings: Ranging from 18th to 19th-century art, encompassing oils, watercolors, drawings, lithographs, etchings, and prints.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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These carefully articulated forms were at times enhanced with painted additions to draw attention to their precise weaving. Born and raised in Chicago, Darger worked as a custodian and committed to painting with watercolors in his free time. Gee’s Bend Quilt, Bettie B. Sold for $4,400 USD via Case Antiques, Inc.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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These carefully articulated forms were at times enhanced with painted additions to draw attention to their precise weaving. Born and raised in Chicago, Darger worked as a custodian and committed to painting with watercolors in his free time. Gee’s Bend Quilt, Bettie B. Sold for $4,400 USD via Case Antiques, Inc.

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The Golden Age of Illustration: Celebrating Classic Book Illustrators

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Drawing inspiration from Pre-Raphaelites ,Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau , and Les Nabis , artists illustrated children’s literature and elaborate editions of classics, as they became household names who contributed to a new, rich visual culture.

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