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| Joan Miro "Equinoxe" | 5/8/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I recently picked up a poster of Joan Miro's "Equinoxe" at an antique shop in Florida. I have ...
A: Interesting issue. I cannot answer the questions you have raised. But I can tell you this: ...
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| unknown artist | 5/6/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: a friend of mine recently passed away and left me some prints. I ahve never heard of the artist, ...
A: It would be helpful to know what kind of prints they are. Could they be posters (ie., printed on a ...
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| Tony Graham / Manhattan | 4/22/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a numbered (122/200), signed, black-and-white print of Manhattan by Tony Graham. It does not ...
A: For some strange reason, I have answered this question earlier today. I guess it got lost in ...
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| Information on a print! | 4/21/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I recently bought and old picture frame at a flea market and discovered an old print behind the ...
A: First, let me say that I am not a trained appraiser. However, I might be able to find some answers ...
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| Tony Graham / Manhattan !! | 4/21/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a black and white numbered (122/200) print 29"x23" signed by Tony Graham. It does not have a ...
A: First, I must tell you that I am not a professional appraiser, however, I might lead you to some ...
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| somehow i forgot the name of amazing artist | 4/20/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I'm desperate to remember the name of an artist I used to study at college and who's art I very much ...
A: You are asking a question that can have a thousand answers. However, I am willing to work with you ...
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| buying limited edition prints | 4/18/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have seen a limited edition print(1 of 100) by an english artist called Norman Cornish - and want ...
A: The first advice that I would give you is this: Never buy art as an investment. It is too risky. ...
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| taber prang print | 4/15/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a taber prang print, maybe signed by "neumann" 1901, was probably a wedding gift to my great ...
A: Well, a hand colored litho is not a bad thing. You would do well not to let any bright light fall ...
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| taber prang print | 4/15/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a taber prang print, maybe signed by "neumann" 1901, was probably a wedding gift to my great ...
A: Hmmm. I get a lot of questions about Taber-Prang prints. It is very difficult proceed correctly ...
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| What do do with a Neiman serigraph | 4/15/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I own a framed, serigraph of LeRoy Neiman's "Orange Sky Sailing". It's an artist print (3/50), ...
A: The value of every artist's work is established by auction. And these prices can go up or down ...
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| T & R Enterprises - Al Kennedy | 4/15/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a piece of art that appears to be laser cut into a piece of marble. It is dated 1983 and ...
A: Actually, I have no idea of where you might go to get more information. But if I were you, I would ...
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| T & R Enterprises - Al Kennedy | 4/13/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a piece of art that appears to be laser cut into a piece of marble. It is dated 1983 and ...
A: This does not really fall into the realm of contemporary art, and I have never seen seen such a ...
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| picasso etching that i would like to sell | 4/5/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have an authentic Picasso etching from the Vollard Suite that is hand signed by Picasso. This ...
A: Wow! That is one nice print. I know it well. I have seen most of the Vollard Suite, and each ...
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| i've never sold before and i'm clueless! | 4/4/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I'm a senior majoring in art and I've amassed quite a collection of paintings and drawings through ...
A: Go right ahead and turn your work over to the dealer. But keep in mind that your creative freedom ...
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| Hugh Cabot | 4/3/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: We have several pieces of Hugh Cabot's work but have NO idea how to value them or potentially find a ...
A: I am not an appraiser, but I can tell you how you can find out exactly what the pieces are worth. ...
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| i've never sold before and i'm clueless! | 4/2/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I'm a senior majoring in art and I've amassed quite a collection of paintings and drawings through ...
A: Wonderful questions. First, let me say that in all of my years of teaching graduate students in ...
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| Hiro Yamagata | 3/31/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: A friend of mine has a piece of his. It's a smallish watercolor (she thinks) of Arnold ...
A: You may have something on your hands that might be worth a good sum of money. I have found one ...
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| don't know who the artist is ... | 3/30/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: This painting belongs to our daughter's godmother who believes she purchased it possibly on a trip ...
A: If the work is, indeed, from a Cuban artist, I will not be able to give you much information. ...
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| At Eventide by The Tabor Art Co | 3/26/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have found a print by the The Tabor Art Co named At Eventide dated 1893. I am thinking of selling ...
A: Well, I,too, have done a web search, and I have found a wide range of prices for Tabor posters. ...
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| Hugh Cabot | 3/26/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: Ben, I have heard the term "Master American painter" used to describe artist Hugh Cabot III (now ...
A: I don't think there is a catalog of such exhibitions by Cabot. The best that you can do is just ...
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| help with identifying signature (link) | 3/23/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: Ben, I have two Artist proof screen prints purchased in Chicago. I need help identifying the artist ...
A: Typically artist's proofs are not numbered. Often the artist proof is made in the process of making ...
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| help with identifying signature (link) | 3/22/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: Ben, I have two Artist proof screen prints purchased in Chicago. I need help identifying the artist ...
A: They confirm my feeling that they are at the hand of an art-fair artist. I have tried every ...
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| I dont know who the artisit is | 3/20/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: Please help I am in South Africa. Kind Regards
A: From the information you have given me, it could be one of a couple of thousand paintings. Is there ...
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| oil painting | 3/18/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: i have a oil painting signed P. MURPHY of some old sail boats on a harbor any info would be greatly ...
A: You have given very little information to work with. At this point I could not be of any assistance ...
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| olympic poster | 3/17/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I recently purchased an Olympic poster of the Gymnast by Colleen Browning. It is a signed poster in ...
A: You may have something that would be very attractive to a poster collector. I cannot give you the ...
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| oil painting | 3/16/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: i have a oil painting signed VASSELLI can you providwe any info on that signature i read online ...
A: There are several references to Vasselli. Some of the reference suggest a post renaissance artist, ...
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| olympic poster | 3/16/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I recently purchased an Olympic poster of the Gymnast by Colleen Browning. It is a signed poster in ...
A: First, I do not think you can obtain a certificate of authenticity. Who would issue it? I can ...
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| millard oil painting | 3/16/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a oil painting of Artist "Millard" that is the signature on botttom right. I was told it is ...
A: This question does not fall into the catagory of "contemporary painting," however, I have made an ...
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| Watercolour not sure who the artist is!!! | 3/16/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have recently purchased a large watercolour that is signed BRR in the bottom corner, I am unsure ...
A: It is impossible to answer your question with the data you have provided. I would need to know the ...
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| Addison value | 3/16/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have 242/250 of the William R. Addison seriagraph "Hideaway," purchased by me from Merril Chase ...
A: Indeed, that is different story. I found a case where an 18" x 24" serigraph was put on the market ...
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| Al Hollenbeck watercolor | 3/14/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a watercolor of North Lake Shore Drive by a Chicago artist named Al Hollenbeck, along with a ...
A: I know the Merril Chase Galleries very well. Many years ago I was on the Board of Directors of the ...
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| Addison value | 3/13/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have 242/250 of the William R. Addison seriagraph "Hideaway," purchased by me from Merril Chase ...
A: I have made an exhaustive search of the internet for Willian R. Anderson. I have found nothing. ...
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| M. Sardim | 3/11/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I'm not sure if this is the appropriate forum in which to ask this question, but I am looking for ...
A: I have not heard of Sardim. There are thousands of artists out there. However, a web search turned ...
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| Naondo Nakamura | 3/11/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have an estate sale business and have two pieces of art that I'd like help with. One is a piece by ...
A: It would be helpful (no, imperative) if I knew the media, the sizes, and (if possible) the dates of ...
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| Litho by Jose Puig Marti | 3/8/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I recently received a limited edition print (272/275) of a lithograph by Jose Puig Marti. It was ...
A: I have, in fact, found one web site that has one of his prints for sale. And there is a price of $15 ...
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| Oil on a canvas like board by Roger Barr | 3/8/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have an original oil, abstract, 12x12 on what appears to be canvas like board. Its signed on ...
A: Your problem is a very easy one to solve. Roger Barr is still alive and actively exhibiting his ...
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| Picasso Don Quixote Litho | 3/3/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have an old Picasso don quixote litho done on Arches watermarked paper however...it is not signed, ...
A: What is happening to the paper is probably "foxing." This is a kind of paper mold that has a ...
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| Taber Prang Art Co. | 3/3/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a print from the above Co. that is #231 and called When The Sun is Low. Can you give any ...
A: I have not been able to find a central site where the information about the Taber Prang Company can ...
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| painting | 3/2/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: My mother-in law was in the Peace Corps in Fiji. She brought home a painting by an artist names A. ...
A: You give very little to go on. Size? Media? Image? However, I have done an exhaustive search of ...
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| Taber Prang Art Co. | 3/2/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
Q: I have a print from the above Co. that is #231 and called When The Sun is Low. Can you give any ...
A: Taber Prang was an art poster publishing house. Here is a very short history: In 1856, Prang and a ...
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