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Selling American Paintings to Buyers Doesn’t Have to be Hard. Read These 5 Tips

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

The condition of the painting, size, and type of materials (oil paintings are worth more than watercolors) may also increase or decrease value. Technology and the experience of being locked down during Covid have to led to an increasing numbers of sales of artwork online. Know your painting.

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The Enduring Allure of Small Artworks

Michael Rose Fine Art

As that time of year nears when many arts organizations host shows and sales of small artworks, it is interesting and timely to consider the historical tastes for little pieces of art. John Singleton Copley, Self-Portrait Miniature , watercolor on ivory, 1769, 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. Photographed by Michael Rose, summer of 2023.

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“You Need Energy and Conviction” - Gallery Chat with San Francisco’s Rena Bransten

Art Dealers Association of America

While many come to art dealing from a sales background, Bransten established herself as a gallerist from the perspective of an avid art collector. Soon after, however, Bransten—and many of the artists she exhibited—wanted to expand the gallery’s scope to show a wider range of works in other materials. ©The artist.

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Dunhill Aquarium Lighters Ignite Collectors’ Passion

WorthPoint

She was responsible for pencil and watercolor blueprints and would also backpaint the panels after her husband carved them. This sale beat Chiswick’s previous record in 2022 for a lighter with a bird motif by the Bennetts. Non-aquatic aquarium lighters tend to sell for the highest prices.