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Artnet News
MAY 21, 2024
France has doubled down on efforts to research the provenance of all remaining Nazi-looted artworks. The post Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer appeared first on Artnet News.
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Artnet News
APRIL 3, 2024
Half of the works were bought from disgraced dealer Itzhak Zarug who has since been found guilty of falsifying provenance. The post French Police Seize $100 Million Worth of Russian Avant-Garde Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.
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Artnet News
APRIL 24, 2024
The painting's provenance has sparked considerable debate among specialists. The post A Gustav Klimt Portrait, Presumed Lost for Decades, Sets a New Record at $32 Million appeared first on Artnet News.
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Art Peritus
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Why Provenance is Paramount As the holiday season approaches with calendars full of significant auctions and art fairs, you’re probably finding your inbox filled with emails reflecting on the sales trends expected to shape the market in the coming year. Allen, and the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection.
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Art Appraisal Resources
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
All art has wonderful provenance and comes with the original sale receipts and documentation from the galleries purchase. This particular painting was purchased through Modernism Gallery in San Francisco. We chose LA Modern Auctions because of their history and expertise with John Register paintings.
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The Art Newspaper
MAY 14, 2024
The painting, purchased by the real estate magnate Bruno Stefanini in 1998, was once owned by a Jewish woman who fled Hitler’s Germany
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Art Appraisal Resources
JANUARY 16, 2024
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. Is it the same Albert Bierstadt (Germany/US 1830 - 1902) or a painting with a Bierstadt signature? Is it a copy, a forgery, or a fake?
Art Appraisal Resources
AUGUST 3, 2023
Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?
Sarasota Antique Buyers
JULY 29, 2024
Looking for antique paintings for sale or simply interested in learning more about them? Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a novice art enthusiast, antique paintings can add character and charm to any space. For instance, if the painting is secured with nails, the canvas likely dates back to around 1940 or earlier.
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Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C. “As In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.”
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Paintings from that era by white artists that include persons of color as subjects are also in high demand, but the people depicted have to be shown as individuals, not as “types.” A dealer in Old Master art must rigorously review the provenance of works being offered to him, always aware that a lawsuit over title may be waiting to happen.
Artifactual History Appraisal
JANUARY 31, 2017
In many cases, if you have available capital to invest, you're better off directing it to a mutual fund or similar traditional investment infrastructure than buying paintings with the expectation that a few years down the road they will greatly increase in value. Do landscape paintings sooth you, or do you enjoy Impressionist cafe scenes?
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Invaluable
AUGUST 28, 2024
With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation. The painted, molded hair.
Art Appraisal Resources
JULY 13, 2023
Appraisals can also assist in establishing provenance, which can significantly impact the value of the artwork. Moreover, appraisals serve as valuable documentation that provides a detailed description and assessment of the artwork, including its condition and provenance.
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Shoot also all undersides, and geometrical markings, numbers, (model, edition, series) and dates Shoot closeup of decoration: hand-painted or hand-decorated design will typically not be “deep under” the clear glaze Shoot whole set if there’s a set, or shoot a sample and tell the appraiser how many are included in the total set B.
Art Appraisal Resources
MARCH 15, 2022
I recently returned from a trip to Santa Fe, NM to help a client who wanted a pre-purchase estimate on some paintings they were considering buying and wanted to know their value was justified and the provenance was well established. That is what I do best.
Sarasota Antique Buyers
JANUARY 14, 2025
Limoges: Often stamped with “Limoges, France,” this porcelain is prized for its superb hand-painted details. Here are some quite sought-after objects: Vases: Search for hand-painted designs, gilding, or unusual forms in vases. Lamps: Collectors value antique porcelain lamps with elaborate bases or painted accents.
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. I took no pleasure in having to explain that they had one of the many reproductions of the painting and their hopes of having won the art lottery was only a lovely dream.
International Society of Appraisers
JANUARY 17, 2024
More contentious of the two works Simon owned was Red Self Portrait, a 1965 painting executed by a contract printer instead of the artist’s studio. Provenance can also be used to establish authenticity, something that the Andy Warhol Foundation used when selling works that Warhol bequeathed to it.
Syl-Lee Antiques
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Whatever the reason, here are some pointers if you want to sell your paintings: Don’t change anything! If there is a crack in the wood or glass, don’t try and fix it because you may cause further damage to the frame or harm the painting or poster. Leave that type of work to the professionals.
MIR Appraisal
JUNE 12, 2019
To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Since the paintings went on display in February 2018, the National Gallery had a record attendance of 2.3 Last year, a painting by Marshall sold for $21.1
McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
For example, assume that you have three nice, original paintings in your home. You inherited one and are unsure of its value, you purchased one ten years ago for $3,000 and you recently bought a third painting for $4,000. So, if the inherited painting turns out to be worth a fortune, you just lost it.
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
JANUARY 14, 2024
Characteristics of California Impressionism Plein Air Painting: Central to California Impressionism is the practice of plein air painting. Artists ventured outdoors to paint en plein air, capturing the changing effects of light and atmosphere directly onto their canvases. Provenance can significantly influence the appraisal.
Drishti LLC Appraisers
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Consider for a moment the painting by Leonardo Da Vinci titled Salvator Mundi. 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.
Invaluable
JUNE 10, 2024
Instantly alluring with its quirky, hand-painted style, Wemyss Ware put Scotland firmly on the map as masters of naturalistic pottery. Trained in hand painting by his father, Joseph Karel continued the tradition of craftsmanship on a smaller scale at Bovey Pottery in Devon, who had bought the rights to the trade name.
Penrose Appraisals
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Speaking of ornament, the way in which an object is engraved, or painted, or carved, or any of a hundred other ways ornament has been used can make a tremendous difference in the overall quality of the item. For example, a 17th century painting after cleaning (when done by a professional!) Provenance. An interesting category.
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Fine Art Estates
JULY 28, 2023
Being able to easily provide your insurance carrier with images, acquisition paperwork, and provenance information is only one of many reasons to keep detailed collection records. A self-generated inventory number, The name of the work, The medium, And if the work was a print, drawing, painting, sculpture, or photograph.
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Artifactual History Appraisal
AUGUST 11, 2021
As Claudia pointed out in her interview on Larissa Wild’s The Art Elevator Podcast , NFTs have a very high carbon footprint, exponentially higher than most artworks made in traditional mediums like paintings and sculpture. The second issue is determining authenticity and tracking provenance through the use of blockchain technology.
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Artifactual History Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Examples of retail replacement value are the price an art gallery asks for a painting in their inventory, the asking price of a table by a furniture designer, or the manufacturer listed price of a sterling silver serving item.
MIR Appraisal
MAY 8, 2020
The painting was stolen from the Singer Laren Museum while on loan from the Groninger Museum. To make matters more complicated, the painting was also never officially appraised prior to the theft. There is hope, however, that these paintings will resurface. This isn’t the only art theft that has occurred in Europe either.
International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.
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Invaluable
APRIL 29, 2024
The exceptionally varied artistic production of this golden age of Chinese culture, from ceramics to painting and calligraphy can be separated between the two dynasties that share distinct characteristics and artistic achievements that evolved Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)
Antiques Dealer
MARCH 9, 2023
Find art buyer near me who have proven track records of sales and critical acclaim and are more likely to hold their value over time. This can involve collecting works from emerging artists alongside established names and investing in a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography.
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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
It seemed that nobody outside America wanted 19 th and early 20 th century American paintings. At the recent national conference of the Appraisers Association of America, Marc Porter, Christie’s chairman for the Americas, gave a talk called “Expanding Dimensions of Provenance.”
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
APRIL 6, 2024
3 Ancient Paintings The enduring allure of masterpieces created by ancient artists, including renowned figures such as Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Rembrandt, continues to drive genuine interest among collectors. . #4 Even watches with minor imperfections can command exceptional value on the market. #3
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Art Peritus
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Provenance – Regardless of how the piece looks upon close inspection, it is essential that collectors ask questions about where it came from and how it came to be offered for sale. Learning a piece’s provenance will also give collectors a means of better evaluating its condition by comparing it to other known pieces from the same maker.
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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Other factors that influence the value include condition, size, and materials (for example, oil paintings are often more valuable than watercolours). The subject of the artworks or their provenance (previous ownership) can add significant value in some cases. Finally, the market will decide.
Jerry's Antiques and Estates
AUGUST 1, 2023
Review Frames In antique sales, artwork and mirrors are frequently discovered gems, and the frames that surround them can reveal important details about their provenance and caliber. Check paintings, sculptures, and other works of art carefully for any autographs, initials, or monograms.
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What Is It Worth?
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Through comparative analysis, provenance research and scientific analysis, we’ve helped hundreds of customers like Robert Cannity, who said: I used the Mearto authentication service to develop a history of a family owned piece with little to no provenance, except being owned by my family for 65 years.
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Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Conversely, not all limited-edition prints of significant value bear the artist’s signature or edition number.
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Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. Conversely, not all limited-edition prints of significant value bear the artist’s signature or edition number.
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Invaluable
MARCH 27, 2024
From references to ancient Greco-Roman epic tales to revivals of Renaissance heroines and tragic figures, a stroll through any major art museum will quickly reveal that history has proven a core source of inspiration for art for generations. It is from this point, then, that we can more specifically trace the reach of historicism.
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ValuePros Appraisal Services
OCTOBER 7, 2020
These may include imagery, goldsmithing and painting or even more modern items such as automobiles, collectibles or residential contents. Many of these inherited objects are simply passed on without documentation and very often there is nothing to prove or attest to their provenance and transfer.
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
JANUARY 18, 2022
Navigating Complexities: Art appraisal involves a nuanced understanding of various factors, including provenance, condition, and the artist’s significance. Expertise Across Diverse Categories: Art comes in various forms, from paintings and sculptures to prints and installations.
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