About Judy Expertise I can answer ALL questions related to watercolor paintings, except appraisal or artist identification. I can answer general questions about oil, acrylic, Chinese painting, and other media. I am NOT an art appraiser at all for any kind. I can only answer questions in aspects of materials, techniques, and critiques. I do NOT have the access to records of auction, painting pricing, or artist files & works, unlike art gallery dealers or art appraisers. I would not know how much an art piece is worth, but I am only an expert in the "art form" but nothing to do with VALUE.
Experience Professional watercolorist for decades. Knowledgeable about all media, but not in value or pricing.
Education/Credentials BFA in Fine Art, Painting
MA in Art
Question Hi Judy - I have a watercolor print or painting by Davis F. Schwartz. Written in pencil (on the matte) is 'Sleepy Hollow Road' on the far left and 'Davis F. Schultz' on far right.
The work is about 2x2 ft sq. The work itself has the artist's signature on the bottom right. On bottom left is a copyright (the letter 'c' contained in a circle), 1941 IAPCO.
I presume any work with a copyright is a print, correct?
Thanks!
Answer Yes, Tim,
You got it!
A watercolor artist would never sign on a mat board with an original painting. He/she would sign on mat board for limited editions of reproductions. Those with the copyright sign means that this particular reproduction was reproduced with artist's consent and agreement. These kind of reproductions can sometimes worth some even without the original signature of the artist. The reproduction signed by the artist would definitely worth something.
