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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| my first original art purchase... | 8/30/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I am contemplating taking the financial plunge and purchasing my first piece of original artwork, ... A: You are not asking a dumb question. It is a good one. Every gallery is different, but I know that ... | ||
| Winde fine art prints | 8/27/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have a Winde FIne Prints titles "Homecoming" by Coneleach number 106 size 11 x 14 Made in Canda. ... A: I presume that the print you have is by Guy Coheleach (guysart.com) who is an American wildlife ... | ||
| Artist Identification | 8/19/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help with identifing the artist in a drawing I have..It appears to be ... A: It would be pretty much impossible for me to identify this work from the description. A web search ... | ||
| oil painting value | 8/16/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I have a large (34-26)heavy oil painting by Lawrence W. Becker (Oct. 1950). Untitled. Beautifully ... A: I am not sure what your question is. If you are wondering if you got a good deal, you surely did. ... | ||
| CD Poage | 8/15/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: Have you ever heard of an artist/illustrator named CD Poage? He did a pen & ink illustration ... A: I too can only find reference to "At the Old Depot" which is an excellent etching that would suggest ... | ||
| PAUL MARTISON PAINTING | 8/8/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: CAN YOU ESTIMATE VALUE OF WATER COLOR OF GIRL HOLDING CADLE BY NEW ZEALAND ARTIST PAUL MARTINSON A: I do not have any recent sales figures for works by Paul Martinson but I have included the details ... | ||
| artist xatard | 8/8/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I recently inherited a painting by an artist named xatard, it is of a village scene and after ... A: I really have no knowledge of Muriel Xatard or her work. There is some indication from my web ... | ||
| picasso | 8/8/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: We have a piece of original art that is allegedly by Picasso. However, the signature on the canvas ... A: As far as I am aware Picasso did not sign his works with just Pablo. You should contact the Picasso ... | ||
| miro | 8/3/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: i recently purchased what i think is an authentic miro very cheaply although it is unsigned is there ... A: If the work is unsigned and you have no documentation to prove that the work is by Miro then there ... | ||
| Robert Howe | 8/1/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I have a signed Robert Howe lithograph Open Window 259/300.......I have been unable to find any info ... A: I am sorry, but I have also been unable to find any information on the artist. Is there a date? ... | ||
| obscure artist - Oapp | 7/29/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I grew up with a beautiful impressionistic oil painting (c. 1960) of a traditional Thai village on ... A: I could not find any information or reference to an artist named Oapp. I would presume that the ... | ||
| Purchasing Original Art | 7/28/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: Mahmoud. I recently visited a local gift shop/gallery where the owner said to "make me an offer" ... A: Ann, it is usual that the representing gallery take a 50% commission. Standard stuff. And it is not ... | ||
| art print artist | 6/12/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: i have a print signed by K Wagner. it's of a dutch scene- I can tell by the dress on the people and ... A: There are several K.Wagner's listed as artists but i cannot distinguish which one it is. The value ... | ||
| tamayo mixograph | 6/6/2007 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I appreciate your time and expertise. I recently purchased what I thought was a Tamayo mixograph. It ... A: Bruce--although I, too, collect Tamayo, I do not have the catalogue raisonee. However, I am ... | ||
| Charcoal Drawings | 5/25/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I possess 3approx.8 X 10 Wood Framed With Glass Charcoal Drawings. I was told these drawings were ... A: My guess is that your drawings are by the German artist Willy Seiler who was born in 1903. WILLY ... | ||
| Salvador Dali | 5/24/2007 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I have a Salvador Dali litho titled "The Joys of Bacchus" signed with provenance Edition # I ... A: Gary--The piece is not included in The Official Catalog of the Graphic Works of Salvador Dali, by ... | ||
| Kincaid | 5/15/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: In checking out prices of Kincaids, I see listed reproductions for one range of prices, 'proofs' for ... A: GALLERY PROOF (GP) This edition is restricted for exclusive distribution through the ... | ||
| value of Peter Max Litho | 5/14/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I have a Peter Max litho (Goldentime). It is signed and numbered. A local art gallery offered me ... A: One can put any kind of price on anything. I have a lump of coal that I would be willing to sell ... | ||
| Anna Bella Geiger prints | 5/14/2007 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I've just acquired 5 prints by Anna Bella Geiger. They are all signed and appear to be originals. ... A: Roger--I can't find a market. A Geiger painting was offered at auction by Sotheby's in 1998 at $3k. ... | ||
| Anna Bella Geiger prints | 5/14/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I've acquired 5 prints by Anna Bella Geiger. They appear to be originals, signed by the artist. ... A: Anna Bella Geiger is a highly regarded Brazilian artist whose work is included in many major ... | ||
| Anna Bella Geiger prints | 5/14/2007 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I've just acquired 5 prints by Anna Bella Geiger. They are all signed and appear to be originals. ... A: Roger--Her name is Anna Bella Geiger [b. 1933--]. That's all I know about her. As for the art, ... | ||
| Kingman painting | 4/24/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I have a painting that is signed Kingman. Signature is very much like that of Dong Kingman but the ... A: Here is my suggestion. Click on the following link" ... | ||
| Miro | 4/19/2007 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I recently acquired a signed color litho by MIRO. It contains the words GALERIE MAEGHT, MIRO and ... A: Zoe--The unsigned pieces and signed ones were made from the same plates, so they should be ... | ||
| Picasso | 4/12/2007 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: Greetings, I recently purchased a work of art by Picasso entitled "La Ronde". On the back of the ... A: Doug--the gallery states right out front that the work was a drawing by Picasso. That's a ... | ||
| Picasso " La Ronde" (Cannell and Chaffin) | 4/12/2007 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: Greetings, I recently purchased a work of art by Picasso entitled "La Ronde". On the back of the ... A: Doug--despite your diligence with your magnifying glass, "La Ronde" is not an original lithograph, ... | ||
| Stylistic changes in art | 3/26/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I really need this question answered ASAP. Its really important. "Explain stylistic changes in art ... A: Unfortunately to be able to answer your question would require a books worth of information so ... | ||
| Portfolio | 3/22/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: My name is Onica, I have been painting for about 8 years. A gallery asked me for my portfolio and I ... A: When creating a portfolio to give to a gallery you need to keep it simple, professional and classy. ... | ||
| Finding a mystery artist | 3/10/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: Several months ago my wife found a painting online at Toucan Art.com; we both loved it (a rarity) ... A: there are many places you can post your picture. Links below, just copy and paste. ... | ||
| Artist Waterville 19th C | 2/11/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have an oil by "Waterville 1885"...(Trout and Chanterelle mushrooms). Can you help me to identify ... A: I cannot find any reference to an artist with the surname Waterville which would suggest to me that ... | ||
| oil paintings | 2/6/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: i am having great difficulty in finding out about three oil paintings i have in my possession. i ... A: I was unable to find anything about these artists although there are a few artists by the name of ... | ||
| Joan Miro | 11/28/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: Could you help me identify this print (see photo) by Miro? It was a gift from my sister and was ... A: Jim--the photo did not arrive. Writing in pencil on the rear certainly was not by Miro or Gallery ... | ||
| Michel Delacroix | 11/25/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I worked in a gallery (Wentworth. In l99l, Michel Delacroix was at a signing of his (then) ... A: Susan--I suspect that the Delacroix is worth the value of his autograph, which is probably minimal. ... | ||
| Joan Miro | 11/7/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I am a high school student at Lake Forest High School in Illinois. I am working on a project for my ... A: Taylor--I am pleased & encouraged that you chose to write about Miro. He is a wonderful artist, one ... | ||
| Joan Miro | 10/21/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: Would the lithograph process leave indentations in the back? These pieces have indentations that ... A: Karen-- They certainly seemed like watercolors, Karen, and, yes, Miro did that kind of thing. I ... | ||
| Joan Miro | 10/20/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I am in possession of two pieces of art that I believe the artist Joan Miro did for Jacques Perez, ... A: Karen--they certainly look like Miro, and the signature looks okay. What is the medium--can't tell. ... | ||
| Furniture design or designer | 9/23/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I have one of those weird pieces of furniture, a chair shaped like a giant hand, in blue plush. I ... A: Konny--I have no idea. It's time to get off the internet and search the old fashioned way: 1] go ... | ||
| Hiro Yamagata | 9/13/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: I have a numbered seriograph "Happy Birthday" by Yamagata. #298 of 1986. It features the Statue of ... A: Chris--can't say if the image would affect the value. His work is playful, colorful and popular. I ... | ||
| value | 8/29/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: earl moriman sign copy of skier and ski lodge 95 of 500 dated 79 A: Tim--I cannot find any info on the artist. He has no international reputation, so I would suggest ... | ||
| Art style classification | 8/25/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: What is the difference between modernism, postmodernism, and post-post modernism? A: Andrew--your question requires an essay answer that you could just as easily obtain online through a ... | ||
| Chagal | 8/23/2006 | Alan Klevit |
| Q: Now I have more for you on that print.#1. Is it really called Hommage? The size of my print is 19 x ... A: Jacquelyn--I'm afraid the news isn't good. The Paris Opera Ceiling is significantly larger than ... | ||
Alan Klevit
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can provide sound advice on buying, collecting & understanding fine art, especially original works by 20th century masters and leading contemporary artists. I can also explain techniques used to create original works and offer tips on how to tell whether or not a piece is an original work of art.
Experience
I have been active in the art world for twenty-seven years. I owned and operated four galleries and a wholesale showroom on both coasts. We specialized in original works by 20th century masters and emerging artists. I have been an art consultant, artist's representative, lecturer, auctioneer, and curator. I had a radio show for two years, "Today's Art World with Alan Klevit" [Washington, D.C.]; hosted two television shows on the arts for six years [Los Angeles Area]; have written for numerous local papers and international art magazines; and currently write a syndicated column, "The Art Beat." I conduct art auctions for charities throughout the United States, and am a frequent speaker/auctioneer on upscale cruise ships, and at civic organizations and local television shows.
Publications
Art in America, Art News, Malibu Magazine, Potomac Almanac, Malibu Chronicle, Beverly Hills Courrier, Gaithersburg Gazette, Forecast Magazine
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