Expert: James Few, PSA - 6/25/2009

Question
I am  trying to find out about an artist named Raoul Raymond. The painting I have says it is impressionistic and was in a bunch of exhibitions in tel aviv 1964 through 1969, I am interested in selling it and would not know where to start. Do you know of this artist or where I could take it to find out more about the artist? Thanks for any response. Rick B

Answer
Sorry Rick, but art ID and appraisal is not my thing.  However you might try these guides:

Artist Research Library
www.artincontext.org      

Find Thousands of Artists by Name, Discipline, Period, Term & More.  

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/

You might contact the American National Gallery research library or look in their online inventory for the artist's name.. http://www.nga.gov/resources/dldesc.shtm  

If price is your concern, I recommend that you contact an appraisal service in your area. You may also wish to use the services of an online appraisal service such as   www.eppraisals.com.
(or likewise ask for help from your local museum of art).
http://www.askart.com/AskART/help/what_is_my_art_worth.aspx

Price always depends on demand regardless of what you are selling. It is worth exactly what you can get a buyer to pay for it. Cost is not the same as price:

Free information and advice is worth exactly what it costs ---- nothing!

Jim Few, PSA, KA
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