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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Tony Graham Manhattan!! | 2/2/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I have a Tony Graham poster that is mounted on wood It is called Manhattan!! All I've been able to ... A: It is too bad that the poster is mounted on wood. I suspect it has been glued to the wood, and that ... | ||
| Obscure painting? | 2/2/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I have searched the web for a piece of art I recall from my junior high school days, in the late ... A: I am really sorry that I cannot be of much help to you. My training was in the fine arts. I ... | ||
| Obscure painting? | 2/1/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I have searched the web for a piece of art I recall from my junior high school days, in the late ... A: Where did you see this work? Did you see it in "the flesh" or in a reproduction? Was it in a book? ... | ||
| Eugene Pechaubes | 2/1/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: Would like to know the value of these four works of art by Eugene Pechaubes. They were purchased in ... A: I am sorry that your image did not come through. I would have liked to see the works. You can send ... | ||
| Reprint rights - find rep or agent | 1/30/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: Way outside my usual line of business, I'm trying to find out who I'd contact about possibly getting ... A: It seems as if a person named, Ron Padgett is in control of the estate of Joe Brainard. His address ... | ||
| Taber Prang Art by Hofmann | 1/25/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I have a framed piece that has the Taber Prang Art Company Pictures of Distinction label. It says, ... A: The best way to determine the value of a work of art is to have professionally appraised. It is most ... | ||
| Picasso- appraised and authenticated | 1/24/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I am looking for an expert in the LA area to examine a Picasso signature on a small drawing. my ... A: Your question is easily answered. Contact Christie's in LA. Their phone number is 310-385-260, and ... | ||
| art at auction | 1/6/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: Having purchased three Pitre prints (among a lot of over 100 assorted prints)at auction with no ... A: Oh, my. I did not realize that you had already purchased them. That just went over my head. Since ... | ||
| art at auction | 1/5/2008 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: Having purchased three Pitre prints (among a lot of over 100 assorted prints)at auction with no ... A: You have a complicated issue on your hands. First, let me say that there is, to my knowledge, no ... | ||
| Lichtenstein woodcut "Polemic" | 12/28/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: We just purchased a Lichtenstein woodcut titled "Polemic" hand-signed by the artist in pencil. This ... A: Congratulations on your purchase. It is a handsome work. To your questions: prints of a limited ... | ||
| Artist Search | 12/21/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I was given an original oil painting which is signed by "Bert Gold". The person who gave it to me is ... A: I am sorry to say that I have never heard of Bert Gold, the painter. There is a Bert Gold, who ... | ||
| Romero Britto & Pop Art Trends | 12/18/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: December 18, 2007 Miami, FL Mr. Ben Mahmoud: I am writing an article on the artist Romero Britto, ... A: First, let me say that one source of information may be the writings of Marshall McLuhan. He is a ... | ||
| Artist Scott Jacobs-finding out value of art | 12/16/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I have a beautiful giclee in color on canvas titled Roses or Red 2005 by Scott Jacobs, it is ... A: First, a giclee print is a digitally created work that was produced by an inkjet printer. I am ... | ||
| Taber Prang item | 12/12/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I received a picture of Christ at 12 Years, No 356 from my grandmother. I would like as much ... A: I have a picture from Taber Prang Art Co. It is No. 1941 Head of Christ at 12 Years. The markings ... | ||
| J. Herr oil on canvas | 12/9/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have an oil painting signed by J. herr of a rabbi. Do you know anything about this artist? thanks A: The only j.herr I can find info on is a Jean Herr. I found a link to a work by Jean recently sold at ... | ||
| Taber Prang Art Co | 12/4/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have a picture from Taber Prang Art Co. It is No. 1941 Head of Christ at 12 Years. The markings ... A: In 1856, Prang and a partner created a firm, Prang and Mayer, to produce lithographs. The company ... | ||
| Value of a picture | 12/4/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have a picture that is dated 1903 by Taber-Prang art Co. Springfield, Mass. Not sure if it is a ... A: In 1856, Prang and a partner created a firm, Prang and Mayer, to produce lithographs. The company ... | ||
| Artist identification - Wallner | 12/3/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I've searched Google, and several art db's with no luck. I have a perfect condition, oil painting ... A: As far as I am aware Catalda only produced reproductions of artist's work so what you have would be ... | ||
| Dennis SHEEHAN | 12/3/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I am wondering if you have a thought about the collection and future of paintings by the toanalist ... A: It as difficult to determine the future value of a painting as it is to determine the future value ... | ||
| Signed Chagall lithograph prints | 11/22/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I'm currently looking into buying a Chagall lithograph of The Wedding, and having read your answer ... A: There can be real scams in the trade on Chagall and Dali prints. In fact, Dali signed blank paper ... | ||
| Taber Prang Art Co. | 11/18/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have a print by Taber Prang Art Co. No. 110 Titled "Seeking Shelter" I can't quite make out the ... A: The 110 is the reference number for this particular print as the company produced many different ... | ||
| Faunes et flore d'antibes - Picasso | 11/9/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have a set of 12 prints by Daniel Jacomet (with pochoir gouaches on them); My doubt is that 11 of ... A: Your Picasso print, originally released by Picasso in 1960, was released again with Picasso’s ... | ||
| Dale Chihuly | 11/8/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I am a High School teacher and my students would like to know how Dale Chihuly funded his ... A: I really wish I could answer your questions. I know that Chihuly has made a great deal of money, ... | ||
| Miriam Haworth | 11/7/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: Recently I was cleaning out my parents attic and came along some old art which all appear to be ... A: Miriam Haworth Born: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is a distinguished ceramist, print-maker and painter ... | ||
| erte curio cabiner | 10/29/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: my father-in-law left us an erte curio cabinet. it is black lacquer with bronze and gold leaf. i am ... A: I hope that the article I have included a link to below answers all your questions. In regards to ... | ||
| Greg Tarnowski | 10/27/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I am seriously considering purchasing a Greg Tarnowski original painting called 'The Tree of ... A: I will give you an unvarnished opinion of Glen Tarnowski's work. He borrows very heavily from ... | ||
| Joan Miro | 10/27/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: Recently, I bought a Miro Lithograph supposedly signed by the artist in pencil on the bottom right ... A: The first problem that i have is that I could not find any details for a Sartenejas Gallery which ... | ||
| Greg Tarnowski | 10/26/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: Nicholas, I am thinking of buying a Greg Tarnowski original called 'The Tree of Knowledge' you can ... A: I think the artist is Glen Tarnowski not Greg Tarnowski for starters. I do think that Glen is an ... | ||
| Greg Tarnowski | 10/26/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I am seriously considering purchasing a Greg Tarnowski original painting called 'The Tree of ... A: If you were to ask me thisI am thinking of purchasing 500 shares in Microsoft stock. Do you think ... | ||
| C.D Poage | 10/25/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have a sketch "At the old depot", done by C.D Poage and I was wondering if it would be worth ... A: I can only find reference to "At the Old Depot" which is an excellent etching that would suggest ... | ||
| Illustration vs. fine art | 10/22/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: What are critics and artists saying about the line between fine art and illustration? I am doing a ... A: First, let me not do your homework for you, but here are my thoughts. There is a substantial ... | ||
| 1903 and 1905 prints | 10/22/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have 2 prints (Taber Prang Art Co., Springfield, Mass) that have sayings on them...very quaint the ... A: In 1856, Prang and a partner created a firm, Prang and Mayer, to produce lithographs. The company ... | ||
| Picasso Signature | 10/13/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I found a note in a book of mine that is signed "Pablo". I am wondering where I could find ... A: I am not sure I can help. You would have to scour many works to find his first name. I would guess ... | ||
| crayon pastel boxer dog profile (1940ish) | 10/5/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: We bid on this framed work at a fund raiser. There appears to be a marking by the artist however, I ... A: You should start by sending some pictures to an auction house and see whether they can identify the ... | ||
| painting commission handled through gallery | 9/26/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I would like to know how to price a painting that a design firm would like to commission me to ... A: Rebecca, I think there is one principle in the artist/buyer relationship that is paramount: never ... | ||
| painting commission handled through gallery | 9/26/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I would like to know how to price a painting that a design firm would like to commission me to ... A: If the transaction is being done through your gallery, you will owe that gallery their usual ... | ||
| Identifying the artist of "stray cat' series | 9/23/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I am trying to identify the name of the artist, and the time period, behind what I believe is a ... A: There are a couple of Keanes that do big-eyed cats. There is a Margaret Keane that does big-eyed ... | ||
| Olympic posters | 9/22/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have a collection of 10 Sarajevo XIV Olympic games official posters in offset lithography made by ... A: Olympic posters such as those you have in your collection are highly desirable and highly ... | ||
| Al Romo watercolors | 9/14/2007 | Nicholas Forrest |
| Q: I have been able to do some research on this artist and come up with some information. I would like ... A: Al Romo is not a particularly well known artist so it is difficult to put a value on them. I presume ... | ||
| Purchasing original art | 9/4/2007 | Ben Mahmoud |
| Q: I am new to this and want to purchase original signed art by Picasso, Chagall & Miro. I am concerned ... A: Well, Starting at the high end, eh? Okay, first you must find a reputable dealer, and best in a ... | ||
Ben Mahmoud
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Questions regarding "the business of the arts (ie.artist/dealer relations). Questions regarding the collecting of contemporary art. Please keep in mind that I am not a professional appraiser, however, I can direct interested parties to sources of information.
Experience
40 years as professor of art, Northern Illinois University
Curator of University Art Collection (responsible for purchase and care).
Member of the board of directors, Illinois Arts Council.
Juror of many competitions.
See vitae: http://benmahmoud.com/resume.html
Publications
Many conference proceedings.
"Advice to Young Artists in a Postmodern Era" with William Dunning, Syracuse University Press, 2000.
Education/Credentials
MFA, Ohio University, 1960
Awards and Honors
See vitae: http://http://benmahmoud.com/resume.html
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