Fine Art/original oil painting by antoine blanchard

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Expert: Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg - 8/30/2009

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QUESTION: HI,
I have a question.  My mom just let me know that some paintings my grandmother left us years ago are originals of antoine blanchard and that we could sell them for a good value.  Do you know how much an original painting of antoine blanchard is worth?  Also, do you know who I contact about selling the art?  Do I go to an art gallery in my home city or contact somone via the internet about selling it, and how much should I ask?  Thank you for your help!

Katie McGinley

ANSWER: Dear Katie,

Thank you for writing to the Art Appraisal Firm about your Antoine Blanchard painting.  Blanchard's paintings vary significantly in value depending on the subject, quality of the execution and dimensions.  I would be happy to answer your question with a general idea of the value of the painting if you could please send a good quality photograph and provide the dimensions of the work.  Also, it would be helpful to know when and where the paintings were purchased by your grandmother.

With this information I could better answer your questions.

Best,
Cindy Charleston Rosenberg, ISA CAPP
www.artappraisalfirm.com

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antoine blanchard  

QUESTION: This is the second photo of the 2nd original painting I have.  Thank you for your help!

Katie McGinley

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Dear Katie,

Thanks for sending the photograph.  Is the painting signed?  Generally, paintings are authenticated by history of ownership, signature detail, and inspection of the works for qualites associated with the artist.

From your photograph, I cannot rule out that your painting is by Blanchard, but it is possible.  Providing appraised values without examining the work or researching the current market thoroughly would not be responsible.  However, if your works are by Blanchard they would be valuable.  The price your mother refers to is more of a retail price than an auction price.  The auction price for your painting, if it is original would be significantly less.  

I would suggest taking your painting to a reputable local auction house, or sending photographs to Sotheby's in NYC.  I would not suggest selling the work yourself on the internet.

I hope this information is helpful.

Best,
Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg
www.artappraisalfirm.com

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Our firm provides professional written Art Appraisal Services for formal functions such as donation, estate tax estimation, or insurance. Within the parameters of this site we are happy to answer general questions about art. Examples of such questions would be: "What does the "e.a." on my print mean?", "What does a fraction on the bottom of the image stand for (example 10/200)", or "How do I know if a certificate of authenticy is reliable". However, we regret that we are not able to provide the value of specific works without engagement. Clients who would like to engage us to advise them about the value of specific works of art are invited to visit our website at www.artappraisalfirm.com. The "fees" link provides specific directions for how to obtain an informal evaluation, or a formal written report, depending on your specific needs. We are an independent art appraisal company and therefore we also cannot help clients who are looking for a dealer or broker to sell their artwork.

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President and Founder: Art Appraisal Firm, LLC Founding Partner and Fine Art Consultant: The Appraisal Firm of Pennsylvania Art Appraisal Consultant to: Museums, Attorneys, Financial Planners, Trust Companies, Historical Societies, Prominent Auction Houses, and Galleries. Contributing Feature Writer for Art Matters magazine, covering fine art, auctions, and antiques. Featured Guest Speaker: Building a Fine Art Collection, Ten Elements in the Appraisal of Fine Art. Proprietor: The Charleston Galleries located in Chestnut Hill, Malvern and Wayne, Pennsylvania; and Lambertville, New Jersey. Specializing in estate paintings and sculpture, 1991-2001

Organizations
Certified Member in good standing: International Society of Appraisers (ISA). Business Partner Sponsor: Philadelphia Museum of Art; Woodmere Art Museum. General Memberships: The James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown and New Hope; The Philadelphia Sketch Club; The Chestnut Hill and Cheltenham Historical Societies; Glenside Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer Activities: Group Facilitator, Safe Harbor Children’s Bereavement Program, Interfaith Houses for Humanity Project.

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Art Matters Magazine

Education/Credentials
B.A., Human Services, Antioch College, 1979 Graduate Studio Courses: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1989-1991 Graduate Studio Courses: University of the Arts, 1989-91 Continuing Education: Appraisal Theory Changes and IRS Standards Changes: ISA, 2007 New IRS Tax Laws: ISA, 2007 Connoisseurship Seminar: ISA, 2007 Art History in Context: The Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2006 Philadelphia Library Symposium, Art and Religion, 2005 Art History Courses: The Impressionists of New Hope: The James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, PA. 2005 Masterpieces in Context: The Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2004 American Indian Painting, ISA, 2001 Art Conservation Panel, ISA, 2001 Appraisal of Prints, ISA, 2001

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Completion of the experience, continuing education, peer review, report writing, and qualifying examination requirements for the ISA Certification to Appraise Fine Art (CAPP) designation under the auspices of the University of Maryland. The CAPP (Certified Member) distinction is the highest level of recognition ISA can bestow. Certified ISA members must recertify every five years by demonstrating continued professional development in their specialty areas and must pass a recertification exam. Successful completion of coursework and required examination in the ISA Appraiser as Expert Witness Course.

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