Non profit organizations such as museums, universities, churches, community support agencies and other groups often receive works of art including photography as a charitable donation. Many generous individuals pass along these works of art that they have enjoyed over the years to worthy organizations and get a tax advantaged treatment for the value of the artwork as well as the psychic payoff associated with a community philanthropic gesture.
The agencies that receive these gifts may not be able to fit them into their programs and may wish to convert some of these donations into cash to meet more pressing needs.
That is where Creighton-Davis comes in. We can appraise, catalog and market fine and decorative art of all types to an appropriate market at little or no cost to the institution. We can travel to your location and work out all the logistics from storage to transport thus taking the stain off already stretched resources at the institution.
And there is no cost associated with these programs except our fees deducted after sale and from the sales proceeds. A win-win proposition for cash strapped non-profit groups and institutions.
Contact us direct at sell@rareart.com for more information and to arrange an inventory and estimate on works that you may wish to sell.
John Dupree
202 489 5300
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Authentication Services
(Please read everything before contacting us)
Fine Art BARGAIN OR SCAM!!! When it comes to fine art, it appears that there are more of the latter than the former at the various anonymous bulletin board auction and other sites on the net.
After thirty years in the business working with some of the best known names in art history, such as Picasso, Warhol, Chagall, Lichtenstein, Miro, Matisse, Stella, Dali, Escher, Cassatt, Whistler and many, many other artists, we have wide exposure to the fakes and frauds of the art world.
How can you tell what's an interesting and/or important work of art and what's something else if you're not a pro? Our authentication service may be a big help. With 30 years of experience, a staff with advanced degrees in art history, an extensive in-house library and access to the National Gallery in Washington, we can, in most cases, put you on par with the pros and help you avoid many costly ripoffs.
Based on this experience, we offer a inexpensive way for collectors and dealers to check out the authenticity of a work of art you may own or are contemplating purchase.
Usually within 24 hours we can give you a detailed report on the work of art offered for sale or already own sufficient to give you the edge in making an on-line purchase or possibly getting a refund. Here are some examples based on real items we have noticed offered for sale on the net.
Example 1: Item 012 on XXXX site, described as by Joan Miro, titled "XXXX" is a known original lithograph documented and illustrated in Cramer's text on the illustrated books of Miro, No. X and the Mourlot catalog of the original lithographs of Miro, No. X. It was issued in an edition of 100 signed and numbered and a larger edition with the addition of a printed (plate) signature. This sheet measures 11(h) by 22(w) inches and was issued with a center vertical fold in the unsigned version as it was inserted in an issue of Derriere le Miroir.
The recorded measurements of the original work varies substantially from the size reported for the work that you are thinking of bidding on. It is unlikely that two sets of plates (one for each color), to produce two identical prints, in two different sizes were created by the artist. There are no documented overruns or unfolded proofs. It is possible that the work offered is a reproduction of the original lithograph and not the original lithograph itself. In summary this does not appear to be the listed authentic work.
Example 2: Item 012 on XXXX site, described as "serigraph by Salvador Dali", in fact, corresponds to a mixed media etching entitled "XXXXX XXXXXXX" documented in the Field catalog of the authentic graphics of Salvador Dali, No. XX-12; also the Morse catalog of the authentic works of Dali, No. XX; also the Sabatier text No. 1234.
This work was issued in several editions, including an artist signed edition of 150 on Arches paper such as seen on the work you are interested in (justification de tirage). The paper has the appropriate plate mark which you would expect with an etching, the image and colors correspond accurately to the image in the various reference texts (as best we can tell from the internet photos), the paper appears to be consistent with the paper of this edition. The size reported for the sheet corresponds to the size reported in the various texts.
This appears to be the etching with "pochoir" coloring described above in the various texts on the authentic graphics of Dali.
These two examples illustrate the information that we can provide you based on our professional experience. No warranty of any kind is made or implied by these research opinions, but you should be much better informed in making your buying decision with this information.
To obtain one of these reports, fill out the e-mail form below with the specific address of the offer. (Example http://www.auctionsite.com/1113.html.) and specify the item identification number along with a brief description of the work.. There is a one time charge of $25.00 per report. No charge is made unless we can provide useful information within a meaningful, mutually agreed upon deadline if sold through another venue. Payment is by credit card, so provide us with that information via phone or e-mail. We will respond promptly advising you of the feasibility of providing you with the report requested.
Some works are too obscure or poorly documented to be properly studied through the services offered here, or may require more time to research, and you will be advised without charge if this is the case for a work that you are interested in.
We do not provide an appraisal or valuation with these reports (see appraisal services link at http://www.rareart.com) Also our area of expertise, experience and background applys only to fine art works: paintings, prints, sculptures, watercolors, drawings and related works.
Email link for authentication advice.
authenticate@rareart.com
Phone: 202-489-5300
1-800-489-0447
Fax: 301-468-8998
Creighton-Davis Gallery
5501 Wilkins Ct
Rockville, MD 20852
Directions Web link: www.rareart.com
Fine Art BARGAIN OR SCAM!!! When it comes to fine art, it appears that there are more of the latter than the former at the various anonymous bulletin board auction and other sites on the net.
After thirty years in the business working with some of the best known names in art history, such as Picasso, Warhol, Chagall, Lichtenstein, Miro, Matisse, Stella, Dali, Escher, Cassatt, Whistler and many, many other artists, we have wide exposure to the fakes and frauds of the art world.
How can you tell what's an interesting and/or important work of art and what's something else if you're not a pro? Our authentication service may be a big help. With 30 years of experience, a staff with advanced degrees in art history, an extensive in-house library and access to the National Gallery in Washington, we can, in most cases, put you on par with the pros and help you avoid many costly ripoffs.
Based on this experience, we offer a inexpensive way for collectors and dealers to check out the authenticity of a work of art you may own or are contemplating purchase.
Usually within 24 hours we can give you a detailed report on the work of art offered for sale or already own sufficient to give you the edge in making an on-line purchase or possibly getting a refund. Here are some examples based on real items we have noticed offered for sale on the net.
Example 1: Item 012 on XXXX site, described as by Joan Miro, titled "XXXX" is a known original lithograph documented and illustrated in Cramer's text on the illustrated books of Miro, No. X and the Mourlot catalog of the original lithographs of Miro, No. X. It was issued in an edition of 100 signed and numbered and a larger edition with the addition of a printed (plate) signature. This sheet measures 11(h) by 22(w) inches and was issued with a center vertical fold in the unsigned version as it was inserted in an issue of Derriere le Miroir.
The recorded measurements of the original work varies substantially from the size reported for the work that you are thinking of bidding on. It is unlikely that two sets of plates (one for each color), to produce two identical prints, in two different sizes were created by the artist. There are no documented overruns or unfolded proofs. It is possible that the work offered is a reproduction of the original lithograph and not the original lithograph itself. In summary this does not appear to be the listed authentic work.
Example 2: Item 012 on XXXX site, described as "serigraph by Salvador Dali", in fact, corresponds to a mixed media etching entitled "XXXXX XXXXXXX" documented in the Field catalog of the authentic graphics of Salvador Dali, No. XX-12; also the Morse catalog of the authentic works of Dali, No. XX; also the Sabatier text No. 1234.
This work was issued in several editions, including an artist signed edition of 150 on Arches paper such as seen on the work you are interested in (justification de tirage). The paper has the appropriate plate mark which you would expect with an etching, the image and colors correspond accurately to the image in the various reference texts (as best we can tell from the internet photos), the paper appears to be consistent with the paper of this edition. The size reported for the sheet corresponds to the size reported in the various texts.
This appears to be the etching with "pochoir" coloring described above in the various texts on the authentic graphics of Dali.
These two examples illustrate the information that we can provide you based on our professional experience. No warranty of any kind is made or implied by these research opinions, but you should be much better informed in making your buying decision with this information.
To obtain one of these reports, fill out the e-mail form below with the specific address of the offer. (Example http://www.auctionsite.com/1113.html.) and specify the item identification number along with a brief description of the work.. There is a one time charge of $25.00 per report. No charge is made unless we can provide useful information within a meaningful, mutually agreed upon deadline if sold through another venue. Payment is by credit card, so provide us with that information via phone or e-mail. We will respond promptly advising you of the feasibility of providing you with the report requested.
Some works are too obscure or poorly documented to be properly studied through the services offered here, or may require more time to research, and you will be advised without charge if this is the case for a work that you are interested in.
We do not provide an appraisal or valuation with these reports (see appraisal services link at http://www.rareart.com) Also our area of expertise, experience and background applys only to fine art works: paintings, prints, sculptures, watercolors, drawings and related works.
Email link for authentication advice.
authenticate@rareart.com
Phone: 202-489-5300
1-800-489-0447
Fax: 301-468-8998
Creighton-Davis Gallery
5501 Wilkins Ct
Rockville, MD 20852
Directions Web link: www.rareart.com
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Rare and Fine Art Wanted
Art Wanted
Please consider consigning to our next sale. There are no fees unless sold. The market remains strong and the demand from overseas continues to generate great prices.
Direct purchase available.
Contact us concerning art you may wish to sell immediately.
Quick settlement, discrete and confidential arrangements available.
Creighton-Davis Gallery
P.O. Box 1035
McLean, VA 22101
5501 Wilkins Ct
Rockville, MD 20852
202 489 5300
800 489 0447
301 468 8998 (fax)
art[at]rareart.com
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Rae and Select Fine Art Auction
Creighton Davis Gallery
Rare and Select Fine Art Auction
limited to 62 lots
Rare and Select Fine Art Auction
limited to 62 lots
Full catalog
at www.rareart.com
at www.rareart.com
Rarely seen works by Whistler, Miro, Picasso, Dali, Motherwell, Stella, Appel, Agam, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Jim Dine, Bearden, Andre Gisson, MC Escher, Marie Laurencin, Matisse, Leuus, Lichtenstein, Matta, Nevelson, Pfaff, Rembrandt, Carol Summers and James Twitty.
Included are works on paper, fine prints, sculpture, photographs, and fine works on canvas.
As always, all works guaranteed authentic. Most works
extensively documented and illustrated with large blowup photos. We have
been auctioning guaranteed authentic fine art on the internet since 1996,
probably the oldest strictly fine art internet auction.
As always, all works guaranteed authentic. Most works
extensively documented and illustrated with large blowup photos. We have
been auctioning guaranteed authentic fine art on the internet since 1996,
probably the oldest strictly fine art internet auction.
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