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About Andrew Evans
Expertise
Experienced in selling, appraising and judging authenticity of signed original prints and unique works of fine art. Concentration on Rembrandt etchings; Picasso; Miro; Durer woodcuts; Marc Chagall lithographs; Bruegel; Renoir etchings; Calder lithographs; Toulouse Lautrec lithographs; Vasarely; Warhol silk screens; Henry Moore sculptures; Edgar Degas drawings.

Understanding fine art requires one to utilize as many sources as possible. These Pablo Picasso ceramics, lithographs and etchings have several catalog sources to cite authenticity of these modern works. Rembrandt etchings are 400 year old works usually depicting historical or biblical events, and are often seen in a connoisseur's collection due to the complexity of their documentation. Every fine art collector should aspire to learn as much as possible about the artist and the piece before purchasing.

There are many free sources for all types of artists, from Old Masters like Bruegel to Contemporary Masters like Vasarely. Fine art catalogs are very expensive, but collectors can use the internet, galleries, auction houses, and especially knowledgeable private dealers to learn more about works they wish to acquire or sell. And that is why I am here: to help you learn more about the exciting world of fine art.

This fine art investment video explains the status of the art market.

Experience
Judging authenticity, appraisal, gallery, dealer, fine art investments

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Sonoma State University

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Fine Art - Drawing

Expert: Andrew Evans - 10/29/2009

Question

woman

Dear Andrew Evans,

I have a drawing from the 1600's that I think
was made by Leonardo da vinci. Can you tell me
if I am correct? The drawing is on a 10"x14" paper.

Sincerely, Ivan

Answer
Dear Ivan,

I do not recognize this drawing. If it is truly a drawing by da Vinci, it is worth about $10,000,000. A smaller drawing of da Vinci's of a man riding a horse was sold at Christies London for just over $10 million.

If you would like to see if it is worth something, I recommend contacting Christies http://christies.com/ or Sothebys http://www.sothebys.com/ auction houses, as they are the two largest auction houses in the world. They may have an expert who recognizes this.

Best of luck to you.

Sincerely,

Andrew Evans

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