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How can I find out what my art is worth?
General facts. Look at the “Quick Facts” to find a broad overview about your artist. Our auction records go back close to 20 years, and cover the prices an artist may have obtained at auction, including presale estimates, sizes, titles, and images of the artworks.
How to determine the value of a signed and numbered print?
To determine the value of a signed and numbered print, take into account factors such as the artist, the age of the print and the edition. The most valuable prints tend to be from small print runs by highly sough-after artists.
How much is a signed photo of Paul McCartney worth?
Beatle Paul McCartney’s authentic, hand-signed 8 x 10″ color photographs in excellent condition are worth $500 to $1,000 today. His signed photos are among the most valuable of any living person. The way to recognize one of these fakes is the fact the photo will often be in color, and the writing will usually be blue or black.
How are autographs signed on top of photos?
It will be very obvious when it is a legitimate autograph signed on top of the photo. A preprint will blend right in with the surface of the photo because it is actually part of the photo and the glossy reflection will be the same in the background of the photo as well as where the autograph is printed.
Are there any paintings that are worth money?
The old painting in your attic you thought of throwing out could be worth a fortune. New Yorker Elizabeth Gibson once owned a Rufino Tamayo painting, originally destined for the garbage, that turned out to be worth millions. Paintings retain value over time, and knowing the current value…
What kind of art is the most valuable?
List of Valuable Artwork 1 Original paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs by recognized artists 2 Prints & Editions from established artists 3 Quality and Rare Silver, Design, and Decorative Arts by known makers 4 Select Tiffany, Lalique, and Art Glass 5 Excellent examples of Fine Asian and Ethnographic Art
How can I tell if an art print is my own?
Determine who the artist is. If the signature is hard to read, you might need to have it looked at by a professional specializing in art prints. Once you know the artist, research their career. This will help you best identify when in her career the artist might have painted the print you own, and what prints from this period are worth.