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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 - Monet painting, print

Expert: Andrew Evans - 10/28/2009

Question
I have a Monet copy from the Catalda Fine Arts, Inc it is a 10 by 13 frame number SB 288 'Woman Seated" is there any value to this picture ?

Answer
Hi Doris, Claude Monet is definitely one of the most famous Impressionist painters. His landscape paintings are often the most sought after.

Of the handful of lithographs and other prints on the market in recent memory, their price range is between $5k and $15k, with a couple $1k works and a couple $50k works. As you can see, it ranges quite greatly.

I cannot find any mentions of the piece, "Woman Seated" in catalogues or in past sales archives. I recommend that you contact Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. at http://www.masterworksfineart.com . The director, Alex Adelman, has an extensive library of historical documents and catalogues and he may be able to help you further. If not, try Christie's at http://christies.com/ or Sothebys http://www.sothebys.com/ auction houses, as they are two of the biggest names in auction houses today.

I hope this helps, and good luck to you.

Sincerely,

Andrew Evans

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