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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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/ ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 , ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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. ( ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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