Hello! I may be in the wrong subreddit but I am curious about art brokers. Is there a company or a website that hunts down art work if you reach out to them in exchange for a commission? My wifes grandfather was a well known artist in Erie, PA and I have found 5 of his orginals. I was wondering if theres anything other than me googling his name once a week that i could do to yield more results. I've developed relationships with a couple galleries in the area but i think the well has dried up.

thank you!

Hey everyone -

I'm hoping this is the right sub for this question. I'm always browsing eBay for artwork and came across an eBay seller that seems to sell a bunch of Warhol lithographs. I know that lithographs are not original and that they are not actually signed by the artist, but can someone educate me on what the deal is with these?

I really don't know enough about lithographs to make an educated purchase. I typically only buy original oil paintings or sketches so I'm in new territory.

I've always loved his cat series and would love to own one to hang in my home. But I know that a lot of lithographs are trash and that a lot of eBay art is scamming...so what's the deal?

Cat lithograph

The eBay seller's page

Thanks!

How does one go about buying a particular Chagall lithograph? Validating authenticity, condition?

What if the particular litho does not seem to be on market at the moment? Is there a safe place to drop a line? Or just wait until one shows up at Christies or other reputable auction house?

Hello, I am trying to find info on this piece

https://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Sabongero/F68A0F3EE49A15BD

Can anyone with a paid MutualArt account post the info / screenshot of that painting value, estimate, realized price and venue?

Thank you in advance

He’s a relative and I’ve come across a few works in my family things and I’m curious about interest and value.

Poster for Paris Museum.

An hour later (for the previously purchased art) I received a :

'Thank you again for submitting your enquiry to Sotheby’s Online Pricing Platform.

Your request was reviewed by our specialists who have determined that we are unable to value or consign your object.'.

Weirdly the third piece I received the same message one minute after sending the valuation request.
Is this a bug? Were they so sick of receiving my first two their A.I just automatically rejected the third. Did any sentient being even view it.

Has skynet deemed me a profane undesirable not worthy of human contact? Or are Sotheby's only interested in Tracey Emin's soiled underwear or gaffer taped banana now?

One of the pieces - Frank Paton. Study of a rabbit

https://preview.redd.it/ydzr4960gyfe1.jpg?width=3480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36595ff96d385f131ff1379a5e574ea7606d4087

The Story behind this artist is inspiring. Lost both his legs in a horrific car accident at 28. I was invited to a gallery in London where I fell in love with this peice. I believe his painting shows the angst of life and our internal struggles. DEFINITELY up and coming!!

Hi all,

Just acquired this nice Everglades scene by Florida artist Ben Essenburg. I am really in love with this painting because it so clearly captures the sense of standing in a cypress bog watching egrets. The plant species are dead on and the atmosphere and depth really capture the ecology of the Everglades.

Can folks here suggest other artists to look for that have a similar feeling of place and clear biological knowledge?

As a side note, I have found comps for lots of prints from this artist but not originals (checking eBay sales, a couple of gallery pages that have shown him, and others). His personal page hasn’t been up to date since his passing I believe, and I was hoping someone with a mutual art subscription may be able to help with recent sales for originals.

Most of our collection is folk art/low value but wondering whether we should take some extra precautions with this one.

Thanks

Going to pick up a Bridget Riley print from a well known UK based gallery. I have a decent knowledge of her market, and have spent a fair amount of time talking to brokers/galleries.

Is there any sage advice i should be thinking about when buying/investing in the print market?

Is anyone familiar with this series “Springtime Bliss” and what the value is? When i google it one listing comes up for $1800 but i question the accuracy of that

Trying to get a read on what smaller size Meghann Riepenhoff pieces are selling at. TIA.

https://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Littoral-Drift--207--Miami-Beach--FL-02-/27658B04EE0C285FAD0716A390F99A31

Hello. I need to pack 3 oil and 1 acrylic paintings into a shipping tube. Do I need to put a paper or plastic in between so the painting dont stick to one another? Any advice ?

Hello everybody, I’m hoping this is the correct sub for this type of question. I currently am designing interior of my home and went with a MCM theme. I’ve really wanted to put an emphasis on art pieces on the wall that are eye catching but not overly loud if that makes sense? I’ve come across this magazine on YSL website and really like this type of art, but can somebody help identify what art style it is and what other types to suggest to look into? Thank you!

This is our new weekly thread that will allow artist to post their work and have a chance to promote their work to potential investors. All posts made outside this thread by artists promoting their own work will be deleted.

Hello!

I inherited this painting:

https://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/A-Good-Book/D1D2B380C2BF570C

The bing search engine tells me that it was sold in 2012 for a record price of 4043 usd. Could you please confirm that information?

https://preview.redd.it/qffrbuydfofe1.png?width=626&format=png&auto=webp&s=0d8d308d232cfa35bc4543df16473d009b6574f2

Hi. I'm going to be moving to Tucson and I am in the midst of acquiring artwork for our new home. The thing is, homes in Arizona typically have a ton of windows and I am worried that the artwork will be damaged by the sun's UV output. What window film will be able to adequately protect my possessions? I know that there are curtains that can assist, but I really don't want all of my windows blacked out with them.

https://preview.redd.it/fpnjsxf0dlfe1.jpg?width=439&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=553c3846a9fb398c5712ecc4f39eac842eaa58e7

https://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Sabongero/F68A0F3EE49A15BD

thank you in advance

I recently brought this beautiful Pichwai Painting . I have been trying to buy artwork from different regions in India and I must say this is one of my favourites . I am thinking of puting this in my Study room . PS - I got this from Claome India