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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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    Rating(1-10)Knowledgeability = 10Clarity of Response = 10Politeness = 10
    CommentThank you Mr Evans for your promt expertise. Sincerely, Ivan


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Andrew Evans

Expertise

Experienced in selling, appraising and judging authenticity of signed original prints and unique works of fine art. Concentration on Rembrandt etchings; Edgar Degas drawings; Calder lithographs; Picasso; Miro; Durer woodcuts; Marc Chagall lithographs; Bruegel; Renoir etchings; Toulouse Lautrec lithographs; Vasarely; Warhol silk screens; Henry Moore sculptures. I use resources from Alex Adelman to MOMA to historical catalogs.

Experience

Judging authenticity and avoiding fraud, appraisal, gallery, dealer, fine art investments

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

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