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.
This result tells us that the quality of that sculpture out shouted the physical damage present or the fact that this sculpture was created late in the artist’s career.
Learn to identify what sets a work apart, qualitatively, and it will be hard to make a mistake purchasing art.
Corinne Cain of www.SAVVYcollector.com