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| Subject | Date Asked |
| van gough | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: VAN GOGHI HAVE A PAINTING THAT HAS THIS ON THE BACK..CATALDA FINE ARTS INC. NEW YORK, N.Y. IT HAS ... A: Unfortunately, it is unlikely that this work is a unique original painting by Van Gogh. Catalda ... | |
| Art Education | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: i want to know the names of few books which i can study to understand art and appreciate it. A: I can perhaps recommend the following books: 1. The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich 2. Teh Art Book ... | |
| Rembrandt Portrait | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: We purchased a "Rembrandt" at a garage sale, upon inspection of back, we found Catalda Fine Arts, ... A: As far as I know, Catalda Fine Arts was a gallery that dealt mostly in reproductions with no real ... | |
| Toulouse Latrec Lithographs | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have the 12 lithograph Toulouse Latrec portfolio by the Philadelhia Museum of Art in 1946. The ... A: Is the attached image the work that you are referencing? If so, I did find a record of this piece in ... | |
| Toulouse Latrec Lithographs | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I have the 12 lithograph Toulouse Latrec portfolio by the Philadelhia Museum of Art in 1946. The ... A: I believe that this portfolio consists of high quality lithographic reproductions. As they are ... | |
| Durer Coloured Lithograph | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I would appreciate your expertise help in determining the authenticity of this signed Durer. Your ... A: I have done a bit of research and, to my knowledge, Durer did not create any original colored ... | |
| Durer Woodcuts | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I would appreciate your expertise help in determining the authenticity of this signed Durer. Your ... A: I have searched for this work in the Durer catalogue raisonnes but cannot locate this particular ... | |
| renoir etching | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Renoir etching -Sur La Plage, a Berneval at an estate sale. I don't think ... A: From what I can gather, this work looks to be a Stella State III/III published in Loys Delteil "Le ... | |
| Durer etching | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I have an after Durer engraving of his woodcut, Joachim's Offering Rejected on old paper size 18 ... A: I am glad to hear that you were able to identify the print to Raimondi. I cannot find an exact date ... | |
| Durer etching | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I have an after Durer engraving of his woodcut, Joachim's Offering Rejected on old paper size 18 ... A: Is there any way that you could perhaps take a picture and send it over? I can take a look at the ... | |
| oil painting | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I have an oil painting from my grandmothers estate which I know to be at least 80 years old but I ... A: Unfortunately, I am not familiar with this artist and signature but can perhaps recommend trying ... | |
| Raoul Dufy Painting | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Raoul Dufy painting that was given to me by my grandmother whom on the other hand was given ... A: I have conducted some research, but I have yet to locate any records of this work. I recommend ... | |
| Degas charcoal/chalk | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I have what I believe is a Edgar Degas charcoal with white chalk Print/original, which, is under ... A: I have searched through auction records as well as the catalogue raisonnes for Degas' prints and ... | |
| Huldah Prints | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I recently found 3 Huldah Cherry Jeffe prints at an small antique store. I am sure they are prints ... A: Unfortunately, I am not familiar with this artist. I recommend contacting Bonhams auctioneers at ... | |
| Picasso Print | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Picasso. I have no idea what it is and I was looking for some clarification. ... A: This piece looks to be a reproduction produced by SPADEM (the Société de la Propriété Artistique et ... | |
| Marc Chagall piece(?) | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a supposed Marc Chagall, litho or watercolor. I was wondering if you could tell if it ... A: Can you send me an image that shows the signature and the edge of the image? Lithographs have a ... | |
| Degas ballet dancer print | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I recently came across this painting at an estate sale. the price was right to take a chance. I've ... A: Edgar Degas ballet dancer prints are very collectible. Degas's prints are usually editioned with the ... | |
| Calder litho, signed, and E.A., | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a very fine Calder lithograph, entitled Ciel D'Orange, which was used by Kenwood winery in ... A: There is so much to love about Alexander Calder. His works range from sculptures to prints to ... | |
| Braque print | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Evans. I have a print that was framed in 1967 by Rudolph Lesch Fine Arts Inc. It is entitled ... A: Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso are often described as the pioneers of Cubism, and you can see ... | |
| Renoir etching | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: We have a Renoir painting that was from the Catalda Fine Arts New York. It looks old and its ... A: Authentic works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir are very collectible. An actual painting is rare to come by ... | |
| Picasso print /search/authentication | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to acquire a picasso print online picasso project #52:096 la guerre et la paix ... A: can you please send me a link to this item and/or an image of that exact piece so I can give you an ... | |
| Identifying Artist Name of Etching | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have done a far amount of research (online) to identify this artist's signature to no avail. I ... A: I do not recognize this piece, but from the image and your description it does appear to be an ... | |
| Artist identification | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I bought this paining 8 years ago and was told it is by J McKenzie who was displayed in the late ... A: This a beautiful piece although I am not familiar with the artist that painted it. Sothebys ... | |
| Marc Chagall | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: i just inherited a 17"x22" Chagall image of a large blue bird, in poster format, with 1956 date and ... A: Septième Biennale de Peinture Menton 1968 is an image of a large blue bird sitting on what looks ... | |
| Painting by "Grattan" | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: We were given this original oil a few years ago, but know nothing about it or the artist. The only ... A: there are a few Grattan names that I have found: Reginald A. GRATTAN (XX) Reg GRATTAN (XX) William ... | |
| Rembrandt Collotype or Not | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a wholesale lot of Rembrandt prints (copy attached). I was told they are collotype ... A: This is a reproduction of a work, which makes its value much less. Can you see brush strokes or ... | |
| Picasso Prints | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: My father acquired three Picasso prints many years ago and I was wondering if they had any value to ... A: can you please attach another image to your reply. If you have a photo of the signature close up, ... | |
| Rembrandt Collotype or Not | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a wholesale lot of Rembrandt prints (copy attached). I was told they are collotype ... A: to my knowledge Rembrandt's prints are "etchings" and are referred to as such because of the style ... | |
| Chagall Print | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Metropolitan Opera Opening Night poster signed by Marc Chagall on opening night at the Met, ... A: what an interesting story! Since it is so rare (only 3) it could definitely be desired by Chagall ... | |
| art identificaiton | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a framed engraving I need help identifying. It is a heavy engraving, an ivory colored ... A: this work looks similar to Jean Baptiste Corot etchings seen here ... | |
| Toulouse-Lautrec Jane Avril YELLOW SKIRT | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Jane Avril lithorgraph on manilla colored somewhat heavy paper. Her skirt is YELLOW, unlike ... A: this is an inscription by the publisher. That signature is part of the plate. Certain colors fade ... | |
| Rosenzweig oil painting | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: My father in law has an oil painting signed Rosenzweig. My research suggests it is by Irving ... A: I am not able to find any auction records or sales that advertised Irving Rosenzweig's works. This ... | |
| Help with signature on 1912 watercolor | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a watercolor that has the signature on the back as well as two fingerprints,I can not make ... A: I recommend you contact one of these private dealers and appraisers ... | |
| old canvas painting with rembrandt label | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if u could help me identify a painting. The label on the back is half there. But the ... A: please send me a quality photograph of this work. It's difficult without viewing the image. Also, ... | |
| rembrant girl at half open door print | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: When i got it home i took out the print in it. I liked it so i turned around and showed it off in my ... A: Rembrandt did not sign any prints that I am aware of. He would sign the plate that he etched ... | |
| Little Irene, Renoir | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a print by Renoir of "Little Irene" It is signed. The back is numbered 799a. It was made and ... A: as you probably know, the painting Little Irene is one of Renoir's famous works. It tours museums ... | |
| Painting | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Can anyone identify this small painting that has been in my family for years? A: this is a beautiful image although I am not familiar with this piece. I recommend contacting ... | |
| Marc Chagall print | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Evans, I'm Suzie from the question of 6/18. That is exactly the Chagall print I have. I took a ... A: Suzie, I have looked at the photos that you have sent, and I do not see any obvious signs of ... | |
| Picasso Lithograph | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I bought this at a yard sale years ago. I was going to throw it out, but my boyfriend liked it. ... A: a couple of things: Can you look very very closely to see if it was made from a printer (you'll see ... | |
| Endre Szasz drawing | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: Does a sketch by Endre Szasz have any value? Approx. size 7"x 8" Thank You Patsy A: Endre Szasz seems to have a decent amount of activity, but a lot of Szasz's pieces have been passing ... | |
| Frances Brundage Print | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: How do i tell what kind of print i have. The only print on the picture is the Name, Frances Brundage ... A: I was only able to find a few sales by this artist. A couple Frances Brundage watercolor paintings ... | |
| marc chagall signed print | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: My aunt gave me a signed print 29/100, signed by Marc Chagall in pencil in the lower right-hand ... A: is it this piece http://www.artbrokerage.com/artretail/chagall_1042/Marc_Chagall_Ile_Saint_Louis ? ... | |
| a number of prints | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a colorful kaiko moti etching/aquatint (undersea scene, fish etc.), a hwang (sp?) abstract ... A: the easiest but least profitable way to sell your fine art is to take it to an auction house like ... | |
| oil painting idenify | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Evans, I came across your name on the following web page: ... A: you might be able to identify the signature at this site http://www.artistssignatures.com/ . I have ... | |
| Chagall lithograph | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I bought recently a Chagall original lithograph on auction in London, organised by Bridgeall Ltd. in ... A: I will look into these names that you have mentioned. There are scams everywhere, so it's best to ... | |
| Art appraisal | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have ten pieces of art that I need appraisal values on and possible contacts that would buy them. ... A: here is a list of International Fine Art Appraisers http://www.ifaacertified.com/locate.html that ... | |
| chagall Pastel (oil?) " The Wedding" | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I purchased this painting in 1984. It is signed upper right CHAGALL and lower right "CHAGALL". It ... A: please attach an image of your piece, as "wedding couple" + "bouquet of flowers" describes about ... | |
| Marc Chagall | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Marc Chagall seriograph of Carmen numbered 29/300 it has a certificate of ... A: Marc Chagall's Carmen is one of his most sought after lithographs. There is also a poster version ... | |
| henri matisse, woman in red | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Walking home one evening recently in Manhattan, I came across 2 paintings set out by the trash. ... A: what an interesting story. Please send me a photograph of each of the pieces so that I can possibly ... | |
| Renoir painting | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you back on around 05/03/10 with a question about Rembrandt. You emailed me back answering ... A: Please send me a full-sized image of the piece. I may be able to tell what it is by looking at it. ... | |
| Linda Le Kinff serigraphs | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: In 1997 during a cruise auction I purchased the following serigraphs from Linda Le Kinff. Chorale ... A: A flag goes off in my head every time I hear that someone bought art on a cruise ship, but it's only ... | |
| Several century old painting | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: You looked like the best qualified to answer my question although I am not positive so please feel ... A: I am not familiar with this piece. Make sure to keep it in its frame and do not clean it yourself ... | |
| Rembrant print | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a picture by Rembrandt, don't know if it's water color or print but it has a texture to it ... A: sometimes artists like Renoir would make an etching and then water colors would be placed over them. ... | |
| PICASSO LITHOGRAPHS | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in investing and collecting some Fine Art and in particular Picasso Lithographs ... A: Picasso lithographs are an excellent investment in my opinion. Picasso's works will always have a ... | |
| Query about an artist | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have an oil painting of a sea scene with a small manned vessel in it by an artist signed Lê Minot ... A: I am not familiar with this piece. I recommend contacting Christies http://christies.com/ or ... | |
| Original Renoir Etching | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchase 2 Renoir Etchings on a cruise ship ($1000each). They are embossed with the ... A: Cruise ships are famous for selling art without correct documentation or explanation of what the ... | |
| signature on watercolor | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have this antique watercolor of a palace guard and it has this writing in the bottom left corner. ... A: I recommend contacting Christies http://christies.com/ or Sothebys http://www.sothebys.com/ auction ... | |
| Michel De Gallard | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Andrew, While I realize this is not your primary area of expertise I thought you may have some ... A: Although the piece is minimal in its content, I find it quite powerful. I do not recognize or have ... | |
| Chagall print (lithograph), La Bastille Paris | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My husband bought a framed, Chagall print (lithograph?) decades ago, which is numbered in pencil, ... A: this Chagall print is called La Bastille, Paris made in 1954. Also known as Die Bastille, and The ... | |
| THE BIRTH OF THE FLAG | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a print titled "THE BIRTH OF THE FLAG" It is very old with no dates and all it says at the ... A: although I am not familiar with this artist, I have found some similar works ... | |
| Numbered Chagall print | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My husband bought a framed Chagall print decades ago, that is numbered, in pencil, "92/375." It has ... A: your description of two lovers and a red bull covers about half of Chagalls works! What we need to ... | |
| Chagall print | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I own Marc Chagall lithography for many many years. However,I do not know anything about it's value. ... A: as you probably know "ceci est une reproduction" is français for "this is a reproduction". These ... | |
| Pablo Picasso Etching | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a 1952 "original etching" titled Pour Roby. The dealer said it was signed and ... A: I have been away from my library of books for the past couple of weeks, but once I get access to ... | |
| Serigraphs Chagall and Miro | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: found your site and am considering listing 2 serigraphs on ebay. I do know they're serigraphs but ... A: works done after the artist's death or without the expressed permission of the artist are typically ... | |
| help with identifying an artists signature | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: me and my partner have recently moved home, and found an old print, i think its a print, i havnt got ... A: I do not recognize the signature although it does look somewhat familiar. It is a good idea to study ... | |
| Miro dry point etching COA | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a Joan Miro dry point etching, but am curious about the certification for them. They are ... A: Here is a unique Original work by Joan Miró http://www.masterworksfineart.fr/inventory/2826 that has ... | |
| Roberto Matta gouche artwork | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I've recently acquired a gouche work signed by Roberto Matta, but without any date. The person I ... A: In short, no there is no easy way to judge authenticity. You can look at the work closely to see if ... | |
| Question about a painting | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: Evans: I have a painting signed at the bottom Bombois and in the back says Along the river. Can you ... A: As you said, there is a Camille Bombois http://www.artnet.com/artist/2742/camille-bombois.html who ... | |
| Raoul Dufy paintings | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I bought two paintings years ago with the signature "Raoul Dufy". I did not know who he was, knew ... A: these Raoul Dufy lithographs http://www.masterworksfineart.com/inventory/dufy of seascapes are ... | |
| Print, poster or lithographs? collection of plates | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Recently received prints from retired art profs.(antique sale) Collection of plates from different ... A: As far as I know, there are no VAN GOGH prints that are worth anything. This page expresses similar ... | |
| Chagall print, Basket of Fruit and Pineapples | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Chagall framed lithograph which is called Basket of Fruit and Pineapples. It is not pencil ... A: according to my books this print is supposed to be signed in the bottom right in pencil and numbered ... | |
| Signature Identity | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a sketched black and white print of male ballet dancer holding a ballerina with two ... A: since this work is a print, you may be able to find an exact description of it in a catalogue ... | |
| Signature Identity | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a sketched black and white print of male ballet dancer holding a ballerina with two ... A: I am uncertain of the piece of which you speak. Pictured here is a work by Edgar Degas of ... | |
| Authenticating Pablo Picasso prints | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have contacted a number of the major auction houses trying to find out an estimated value for a ... A: auction houses are often very difficult to deal with. They are more in the business of moving large ... | |
| Chagall print, Basket of Fruit and Pineapples | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Chagall framed lithograph which is called Basket of Fruit and Pineapples. It is not pencil ... A: Chagall's "Basket of Fruit and Pineapples" is documented as an edition of 50 with an unknown amount ... | |
| Jacques Zucker and Calder tapestries | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have some Jacques Zucker paintings I inherited from my grandmother. My grandparents had been ... A: Sans, Jacques Zucker paintings, according to auction records that I was able to dig up, have sold ... | |
| mother and child drawing | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: i have a beautiful drawing of a mother and baby the tag on the back said mother/child on it and ... A: there is a Stanley Spencer (1891 - 1959) who made some mother and child sketches in pencil, which ... | |
| artists signature tapestry help | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have this hooked rug from the 60's or 70's and I just cannot read the name of the artist sewn into ... A: I looked through a couple artist signature books but I also cannot make it out. There is the ... | |
| Original Chagall lithograph | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: My uncle bought a Chagall years ago and unfortunately the authenticity certificate was lost after ... A: The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is nice to have, but is not a requirement. And if the COA was ... | |
| Picasso Dance of Peace | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My husband inherited a framed Picasso Dance of Youth. We are unsure if it is an original or just a ... A: One way to differentiate a lithograph from a poster is the plate marks around the edges of the ... | |
| Marc Chagall Prints | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a full size Marc Chagall print on silk - marked Paris. Die Zauberflote. Currently I have it ... A: I believe you are speaking of a work that I have pictured here. Created in 1967, this work was ... | |
| Marc Chagall Original Lithograph | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in the Marc Chagall's 'Romeo and Juliet' lithograph. However, I am quite a novice ... A: > What is a lithograph? Lithography is a type of printing technique, and a lithograph is the ... | |
| Marc Chagall vintage print/lithograph | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: My question is two part. First, what is the difference between a vintage print and a lithograph? ... A: 'vintage print' can mean an old print or a print depicting something from a long time ago, like the ... | |
| Pablo Picasso Prints Value? | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: In 1992 at the Rosengart Galerie in Luzern Switzerland I purchased a Picasso reproduction lithograph ... A: for Picasso prints I recommend to you Alex Adelman of Masterworks Fine Art. There are several ... | |
| Editions braun print 1969 | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I came across this print, my wife was going to throw it out. it is about 8" wide by 10" tall printed ... A: there was a French painter named François Hubert Drouais (1727-1775). There are several unique ... | |
| Dalí Print | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a Dali print from my father. I've done some research on it, and here's what I think I've ... A: you can try contacting the gallery from which it was purchased if they are still around. They may ... | |
| wooblock prints | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have three woodblock prints by Edward Warwick, circa 1920's which have his signature on the lower ... A: please attach a decent photograph of this work and I'll be happy to take a look at it. Woodcuts were ... | |
| Edouard Manet print | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: This question does not fit exactly with your expertise but of all the experts it seems you may be ... A: I recommend contacting Alex Adelman Masterworks Fine Art ... | |
| Montague Dawson framed prints | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: What would be the value of a set of 2 prints or lithographs of Dawson's works titled "Neck & Neck" ... A: Since this is not currently a super popular artist, it might take a little work. Auction houses are ... | |
| Toulouse-Lautrec prints | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Evans: Could you please tell me the subject (or title)and publisher of the attached ... A: Ellen, this is a typical subject matter of Toulouse Lautrec: scenes from the theatre. Compare your ... | |
| Rembrant Night Watch, copper plate | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a numbered section of copper plate, etched as probably by Wilhelm Unger, part of large ... A: Robin Hood, as you may know Night Watch is one of Rembrandt's most famous paintings. It was a ... | |
| Whistler etchings | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Is there an etching of whistler's Mother? "MOTHER' IN RIGHT CORNER; wHISTLER SIGNATURE IN LEFT. ... A: Ruth, James Abbot McNeill Whistler did a lot of Mother & Child, Mother & Daughter, and other Mother ... | |
| Montague Dawson framed prints | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: What would be the value of a set of 2 prints or lithographs of Dawson's works titled "Neck & Neck" ... A: Jacquie, lithographs by Montague Dawson such as "Neck and Neck" and "Winning Track" have sold for ... | |
| unknown artist screen print | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: my is Lenny and I buy items of interest,mainly vintage clothes and unknown art that in my opinion is ... A: I do not recognize this work or the signature. I agree that this looks like a screenprint, with ... | |
| Chagall appraisals, Alex Adelman Masterworks | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a 1977 Chagall , "Self Portrait with Trees" It is a water color with color ... A: For detailed information on Chagall works, I recommend to you Alex Adelman of Masterworks Fine Art ... | |
| oil painting on canvas signed | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have in my possession a large oil on canvas that is signed Evan Mitchell. it is approximately ... A: Ty, I could not find any catalogs for Evan Mitchell. I did find an Evan Blanche Mitchell in the "Who ... | |
| oil painting | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a oil painting on canvas signed by Holler. It is a snow setting with old shaped barns. ... A: You have a couple options. You can find a fine art appraiser or you can take it to an auction house. ... | |
| Chagall prints, Alex Adelman Masterworks Fine Art | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for assistance in learning more about my Chagall print Carmen that I bought a long time ... A: The art market is hot right now after a short lull earlier this year. Auction sales are breaking ... | |
| oil painting | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband works for a moving company and was given an oil painting on canvas. The painting has a ... A: there is a Walter Hubert Emery (1872-1937) who made some landscape oil paintings that are worth a ... | |
| Windberg Charcoal | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Dalhart Windberg charcoal of a windmill and cistern on a hillside.I had Mr Windberg look ... A: What an interesting story about this piece. Dalhart Windberg pieces are not commonly seen in auction ... | |
| Renoir Etching Restrike | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a Renoir "Original Etching Restrike, 'Berthe Morisot' D#4. Under the artist's name it states ... A: restrikes are typically less valued than works done by the artist during their lifetime. You can ... | |
| Renouf, Emile oil painting | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: My friend Greta, an elderly German woman, has an old, large, and quite beautiful original oil signed ... A: The unique oil painting from the late 19th century, "Un coup de main (The Helping Hand)" by Renouf, ... | |
| Maurice Utrillo oil painting | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: We have an oil painting that has "24. Utrillo Maurice 1883-1955 La rue des Saules & Montmarter" ... A: Auction records show a painting by Utrillo Maurice titled "La rue des Saules" (59x81 cm) sold for ... | |
| J. Bianchi Painting | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I inherited an oil painting by J. Bianchi. It's 30 x 40. It's signed in front and back, also it ... A: I am not familiar with this piece. There are a lot of artists that have works for sale with the ... | |
| unable to identify artist | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an original lithograph numbered and limited to an edition of 375 of which mine is 248. I ... A: I do not recognize the signature. Can you please send me a photo of the whole piece, as this might ... | |
| J Miller - Artist | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I came across your details whilst browsing the internet and wonder if you can please identify the ... A: I searched high and low, in several catalogs, some online archives, a couple signature dictionaries, ... | |
| Drawing | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a drawing from the 1600's that I think was made by Leonardo da vinci. Can you tell me if I ... A: I do not recognize this drawing. If it is truly a drawing by da Vinci, it is worth about ... | |
| Monet painting, print | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a Monet copy from the Catalda Fine Arts, Inc it is a 10 by 13 frame number SB 288 'Woman ... A: Claude Monet is definitely one of the most famous Impressionist painters. His landscape paintings ... | |
| Renoir painting, Little Irene | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a print of Little Irene. I was just curious to if it has any value. Its in great condition. ... A: The Renoir painting, Little Irene, is a unique original painting, worth millions of dollars. To the ... | |
| Help me to find the Artist. | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have this artist oil signature "H de Soto" I want information abougt my painter. where I can find ... A: I know there is an artist Hugo de Soto born in the 1920's. I suggest trying an auction house such as ... | |
| Fine art painter | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a painting bought during WWII in Belgium or France. I cannot make out the signature. I'm new ... A: and welcome to AllExperts. You have come to the right place, and I hope I can help you. If you ... | |
| Picasso Print Value | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My mother purchased a Picasso print from Richard Plummer Interiors in Miami back in the 1950s. It ... A: Picasso prints range from worthless to priceless, depending on a number of factors such as condition ... | |
| etching by m. mojeska | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: i have this etching by marylka mojeska. can not find this etching anywhere. looking for age, and ... A: Auction records show a sale of a piece by one Marylka H. PATTISON-MADJESKA in Chicago for about $100 ... | |
| oil paintings on board | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have two paintings on board by caroline r. compton, i want to know their worth. A: Caroline Russell Compton has had a few works at auction recently. Most recent sales were at Neal ... | |
| Rico Tomaso | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I would like to find out about buying rights to one of Rico Tomaso's paintings. Can you give me an ... A: Ray, most well-known artists are part of Artists Rights Society http://www.arsny.com who controls ... | |
| Oil Painting, unsigned | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a large oil painting that is unsigned. I don't know where to begin to find out the age of the ... A: I am not familiar with this work but I definitely like it a lot. It may be from the Renaissance era, ... | |
| lithographs | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: How do you tell a lithograph from a painting or how do you identify a lithograph A: the easiest way to tell a lithograph from a painting is the plate marks around the edges of the ... | |
| signed miniature painting | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: A number of years ago I acquired a miniature painting mounted in a custom walnut?inlaid frame and ... A: There are dozens of well-qualified appraisers in the San Francisco Bay Area. There are several San ... | |
| Print or poster | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a posted that is framed. How do I find out if it is a print? I am afraid to open the frame, ... A: Raj, in the world of art and printmaking, the word "print" can mean so many different things. Please ... | |
| W E Lockhart | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I purchased at auction 30+ years ago a painting by W E Lockhart; it appears to be oil on card. I ... A: there are many fine art appraisers in the US. Finding an expert in William Ewart Lockhart may be ... | |
| Marc Chagall Original Hand Signed Lithograph. | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Marc Chagall Original Hand Signed Lithograph. Can you tell me anything about the litho and its ... A: Please attach a close up of the signature. I know there is a lithograph of this piece titled "Paris ... | |
| Painting identification | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Can you help me identify the artist and name of the painting shown in the attached photo? Thanks! A: this beautiful piece is by Albert Bierstadt, titled "Among the Sierra Nevada, California" . You can ... | |
| Suggestions other than Ebay for Selling Signed Lithograph | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: This lithograph is Les Hommes De Guerre by Enrico Baj, Italian surrealist, it measures 18.5" wide by ... A: You have several options. First, you can find a Fine Art Dealer to buy the work from you, or sell it ... | |
| Is My Monet painting original | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Claude Monet painting that was given to me. It is signed and dated 82. I want to find out ... A: To my knowledge, the only authenticator of unique original Monet works is Wildestein Institute in ... | |
| Young Girls Painting | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I would so appreciate if you could tell me anything that would help in locating where this painting ... A: I haven't been able to find anyone familiar with this piece. And I have not seen this piece in any ... | |
| water color print | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a name but can't find her any place do you know who this person is she did such nice work ... A: I am not familiar with Mckallip's works. There are no auction records that I could find, so she ... | |
| Young Girls Painting | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I would so appreciate if you could tell me anything that would help in locating where this painting ... A: could you tell me more about this piece? If there is a signature, take a picture of it so I can ... | |
| Artist | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find information about an Artist from Liverpool, England, called J Coburn Witherop, ... A: the only information I could find on this artist is an auction record showing an oil work of his ... | |
| Renoir etching, "Little Irene" | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a picture that was passed to me from my grandmother and was wondering if it would hold any ... A: Heather, it is possible that there is a decent value to this piece as works by Renoir are commonly ... | |
| LITHIO PRINT | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A PRINT OF THE LONE WOLF BY KOWALSKI. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PRINT ON THE RIGHT IT SAYS ... A: there are several Kowalski artists. Leopold Franz KOWALSKI (1856-1931) Alfred KOWALSKI (1849-1915) ... | |
| Pablo Picasso's print,"Le Ronde de la jeunesse" | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Are there copies of this print with writing on them,such as a memo that looks to be in Picasso's ... A: Anita, this type of inscription looks similar to this Picasso piece ... | |
| Identify Signature/Artist | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have this lovely original painting by an artist "P Wilson". Can you give any backgrond or a first ... A: This is a very beautiful painting. It looks like an oil on canvas. If it is a unique original work, ... | |
| Albrecht Durer Woodcut | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired what appears to be an original woodcut by Durer, but have no way of knowing for ... A: Durer woodcuts are usually on what is described as "fine laid paper". It is pretty thin. The popular ... | |
| Peter Bruegel Anton Schroll Print 1933 | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I was referred to you and after checking out this experts site I decided to drop you a line to see ... A: I am not familiar with this printer. I have not been able to uncover any information about him at ... | |
| Picasso prints | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to acquire a signed Picasso Lithograph under $1000. is this possible? If so where is ... A: A Picasso signature alone is worth about $1,000 so finding a signed Picasso lithograph for that much ... | |
| Chagall COA | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering where I could get a letter of authenticity for my Chagall lithograph "magic Flute ... A: I believe you are looking for a Certificate of Authenticity (C0A). A COA is essentially a promise ... | |
| Toulouse Lautrec lithograph | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: This work is La Clownesse and is signed on the right hands side in pencil.On the left handside it ... A: This is a reproduction of a Toulouse Lautrec lithograph worth about $450 - $550. | |
| Rembrandt | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a self portrait print(I believe)of Rembrandt. My grandmother said it has to be over 100 ... A: I believe this piece to be a reproduction of a Rembrandt painting. Rembrandt's works were made in ... | |
| Toulouse Lautrec | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: It is signed in pencil on one side 484/500 and on the other in pencil de toulouse lautrec.It not a ... A: Henri de Toulouse Lautrec works were often signed with his official stamp that looked like H T and L ... | |
| dino massaroni 1989 | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know if his painting is worth keeping because i have one, of a river, two mountains ... A: I am not familiar with this artist. There are a few other Masseronis (similar spelling as ... | |
| Moritz Painting | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have an original oil painting, and the signature is not readable. On the back of the frame there ... A: Langley, I am not familiar with this piece. I recommend contacting Christies http://christies.com/ ... | |
| Picture of a lady holding a oil lamp? | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have this icture/painting can't tell the difference it has markings in the lower right corner R. ... A: Based on the image, it a.) looks like a poster/print and b.) not an original. But of course, that is ... | |
| vasarely | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: What is the importance in the art world of Victor Vasarely? A: To best answer this question, I will simply refer you to Vasarely's newly revamped website at ... | |
| Chagall lithograph | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Evans, I have a lithograph of Chagall's "Spring Day" that is authenticated by Park West Galleries in ... A: this Chagall lithograph can be worth anything between $1,000 and $10,000 depending on if it is ... | |
| Picasso - "escultor y modelo" | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I not too sure where to start but here goes. My Aunty has decided she will sell a piece of art she ... A: I recommend contacting Christies http://christies.com/ or Sothebys http://www.sothebys.com/ auction ... | |
| Chagall Etching | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Chagall Litho "The Green Violinist" from an auction(phone bid). They said it ... A: Chagall lithographs and etchings are very commonly signed "Marc Chagall" in pencil in the lower ... | |
| Unknown artwork painting or print | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Let me preface, I know very little about art. So with that being said, I have a print or painting ... A: I am not familiar with this piece. I recommend contacting Christies http://christies.com/ or ... | |
| Who is the Artist? | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I found this print/linocut recently and was wondering if you could tell me who the artist is. I ... A: I am not familiar with this piece. I recommend contacting Christies http://christies.com/ or ... | |
| Raoul Dufy paintings | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a piece of art given to me by a family friend several years ago. I can't tell what it has ... A: after works (works that are done in the style of the artist) are often strikingly similar to the ... | |
| Van Gogh, Villon painting | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: Please help me identify the artist of a painting so I can find and replace the framed print of it ... A: the piece you describe does sound very much like Van Gogh. Another artist that comes to mind is ... | |
| Picasso Etchings and Drawings | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My friend has 2 Picasso pieces that were gifted to her family long ago, the story goes, by Picasso ... A: the biggest proof of authenticity is having the work cited in a respected catalog raisonne of ... | |
| painting background & worth | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Where can I research a painters background/bio and worth of his work? I have 3 paintings from the ... A: I am not familiar enough with those artists to give you good information. I suggest checking out ... | |
| picasso litho | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i am curious as to what a picasso litho miight be worth, i have this description: 9x11 Courses de ... A: most websites hide their prices, but here is one gallery who displays prices for Picasso ceramics ... | |
| Raoul Dufy | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have two pictures(appear to be watercolours), signature is Raoul Dufy. I cannot tell if these are ... A: these etchings and lithographs http://www.masterworksfineart.com/inventory/dufy by Raoul Dufy might ... | |
| Rembrandt etchings | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a Rembrandt etching titled "Woman Bathing". I would like to know when it ... A: John, Old Master Prints are more often seen in a fine art connoisseur's collection than a ... | |
| protection rights of drawings | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: How can I find out whether Picasso's drawings "Face Dove" and / or "Face of Peace" are free for use ... A: the Artists Rights Society represents many of the big names out there, including Picasso. You can ... | |
| Igor Pantuhoff | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an oil painting (pictures attached), which I originally bought for the frame. I decided to ... A: The works of Igor Pantuhoff have been going for about $300 - $4,000 in the past couple of decades, ... | |
| aldo luongo charcoal drawing | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: i purchased a drawing from goodwill for $20 i have had it for 5 years, come to find out ,the artist ... A: I cannot help you with the value of the piece because I am not familiar with it, but it is ... | |
| Rothko auction prices | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I am writing an academic paper in a Fine Art degree and for my research I need help in finding the ... A: Auction prices are sometimes difficult to track, and that is why there is often a charge for viewing ... | |
| Pablo Picasso original lithograph | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Picasso signed lithograph (no visible number) several years ago at an estate auction. ... A: Check to see if you own an original signed Pablo Picasso lithograph ... | |
| Chagall | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a copy of "Chagall en nuestro siglo", Octubre 1991--Enero 1992; ISBN: 968619133x; 1991 in ... A: This is a very interesting story. Ida was his daughter. Such a find will be difficult to appraise ... | |
| Rembrandt etching | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I Rembrandt printed on canvas which is approx 24 x 20. On the wooden frame, it has stamped #269, ... A: There are many valuable Rembrandt etchings http://www.masterworksfineart.com/inventory/rembrandt , ... | |
| Picasso Petit Fleurs | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a picture of Picasso's Petit Fleurs that I believe is an original...although I don't know if ... A: You may have a lithograph by Pablo Picasso titled Petit Fleurs, and also known as Bouquet of Peace. ... | |
| Possible Original Picasso work | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Like most people today, I am on a tight budget and cannot afford a "proper" appraisal of the work ... A: you are in luck. I have the perfect contact for you. And free of charge no less. I recommend to you ... | |
| ink drawing signed K. W. Sager | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I found an ink drawing in a rental house attic in Murray, KY in 1979 with a signature of what ... A: that is a very beautiful piece you own. I am not familiar with it, but here is a list of artists in ... | |
| identifying artist | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a drawing that I was told years ago was original, maybe charcoal.. looks like pencil to me... ... A: I do not recognize the piece by your description, nor the signature, but I can point you in the ... | |
| Manes Lichtenberg | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a print by Manes Lichtenberg. The title is Dove Cote. It is signed in the lower ... A: I am not familiar with this piece, but I can tell you that H/C stands for "Artist Proof" ... | |
| Renoir "By the Seashore" from the H. O, Havermeyer Collection | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a Renoir I think is orininal. It has two sticker on old sticer from the Met that ... A: this is an interesting piece you have. According to their website, it still is at the Met. ( ... | |
| name of art work? | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if you can identify this picture that I believe to be a lithograph. I have ... A: First of all, that is a magnificent looking piece. I do not recognize it unfortunately. I would ... | |
| Chagall hand signed and authenticated litho | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: We are new to the art purchasing world and just purchased a hand signed and authenticated litho ... A: I will recommend that you contact Alex Adelman, president of Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. at ... | |
| Picasso Lithograph | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I purchased what I think is a litho of Picasso's Saltimbanque Aux Bras Croises. The original ... A: Serita, the best way to get an accurate appraisal of the piece is to send images of it to a ... | |
| Vlaminck - French Farmhouse | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Oil on canvas painting - signed boldly Vlaminck on bottom left. Tag on back reads: Title - French ... A: Is there a piece number to it? This would most likely be located in the bottom right corner. I ... | |
| Chagall "I and the Village" | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a purported signed, numbered print from a limited edition of "The Lesson" Can you give me an ... A: Kara, "I and the Village" by Marc Chagall is one of his most famous pieces. It is also one of his ... | |
| PICASSO authentication | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: CAN YOU TELL ME HOW I COULD POSSIBLY AUTHENTICATE A WATERCOLOUR BY PICASSO WHICH I PICKED UP ON EBAY ... A: David, an authentic watercolor by Picasso has a minimum price tag of about $90,000. Picasso's ... | |
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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; 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.
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Judging authenticity and avoiding fraud, appraisal, gallery, dealer, fine art investments
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Sonoma State University
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