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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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