Condition Beware !!!
Visited an auction today to preview items of interest. One basket cited in the printed catalogue as in “excellent condition” wore a vertical tear measuring over 2″ in length! An […]
Sold! $9,000 plus the Juice!
Sargent Claude Johnson (1888-1967), Untitled (Standing Mexican Figure)–bidding stopped at $9,000. Add to $9,000.00, a 20% buyer’s premium = $10, 800 versus the Swann Galleries estimate of $5,000 – $7,000. […]
Buying at Auction? Always call for Condition Report
Previously a sculpture by Sargent Claude Johnson was given a modest estimate in Swann’s upcoming African-American Fine Art sale, slated to take place tomorrow, February 23. This standing Mexican […]
DANGER! Art Auctions held in Posh Hotels
Prestigious Arizona hotels are being chosen with care by sellers, as their established nature, lends an air of credibility to these events. On two separate occasions I have been employed […]
Good Time to Shop African American Art ? Feb 23 Swann Galleries auction
Positively wonderful terra cotta sculpture (circa 1933-1935) by Sargent Claude Johnson is lot #12 estimated to sell for $30,000 – $50,000. Perhaps this is an opportunity to make an auspicious […]
Sad to Report >50% Fraudulent “Indian” items sold to the public
November 2, 2009 Wall Street Journal article by Stephanie Simon addresses sales of American Indian pottery, jewelry, rugs and other merchandise is largely misrepresented–so know from whom you are buying. “The Indian […]
Just 3 Spots Left ! Feb 5 & 6 American Indian Arts Connoisseurship at RISD
Rhode Island School of Design’s Continuing Education is sponsoring 2 meaty days of class covering American Indian baskets, textiles, pottery, beadwork and jewelry 9 am – 5 pm. Their campus […]
NOT a stupid question !!!
What is a Printer’s Proof? Printer’s Proofs look identical to the regular edition, as frequently the numbering is carried out after the total edition is completed, to make sure there […]