2006-11-03 12:14:21 · 3 answers · asked by Carrie G 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
You will most definstely need a decent appraisal. There will be an established art dealer or museum in your area who can help with this. I will say though that there are many museums who no longer offer this service.
Provenance will also have to be established. This goes hand in hand with the authentication process. If you suddenly appear to the art world with a new Leonardo da Vinci work, they'll certainly want to know where its been for the past 500 years.
2006-11-06 01:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by samanthajanecaroline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most art dealers and art buyers will look at provenance. You will need to establish this, with really reliable documentation, perhaps a certificate of authenticity, a citation from a catalog raisonee and other info. Or else how can anyone prove it was done by the artist that you claim it to be?
As paleblues recommends, if it is truly valuable bring it to a licensed art appraiser, worth every penny.
Here is a great place to start the ADAA (Art Dealers Association of America) they offer an art appraisal service.
http://www.artdealers.org/home.html
2006-11-05 11:52:37 · answer #2 · answered by On the move 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay the price to have a licensed art appraiser determine the value of your painting. You won't get your best price by just saying that it is "valuable" because collectors/buyers want proof of the artist's identity and reputation.
When you've got the appraisal, you can try eBay (they have lots of really good art) or consign it to a gallery to sell for you.
2006-11-04 11:48:00 · answer #3 · answered by paleblueshoe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋