The End of the Fake Fritz Scholder painting story
Turns out the painting was described by the seller as “in the style of/ in the manner of”, which means there was no misrepresentation. Also, had it been painted by […]
Startling Prices Realized for 2 Paintings by Oscar Howe !!!
Expectations were high, but not as lofty as the auction yielded. Auction estimates were recognized to be entirely out of touch with Howe’s past private sales records ($12,000-$18,000), but $180,000.00 […]
10 Highest Priced Paintings Auctioned in 2021
$103.4 Million Pablo Picasso painting sold nearly twice its presale estimate $93.1 Million Jean Michel Basquiat painting $92.1 Million Sandro Botticelli painting $82.5 Million Mark Rothko painting $71.35 Million Vincent […]
Highlights from Symposium: Past, Present, Future of Indigenous Art
#1 Goal of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC–is to provide indigenous people the opportunity to interpret art made by their community, indigenous people. Who isn’t […]
Traditions & Transformations Modern & Contemporary Native Visions from the Horseman Collection Available to All Savvy Collectors !
https://www.thehorsemanfoundation.org/traditions-and-transformations Roughly 30 artworks in the collection begin to chart the gestation of art by American Indians from mid 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st century. Two […]
Compelling In-Person Symposium: Past, Present and Future of Indigenous Art–Oct 7 and 8, 2022
Location: Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ Who: Sessions are led by the most informed curators on the planet Panelists are some of the top American Indian artists on the planet To […]
Oscar Howe–Dakota Modern exhibition
“Ceremonial scalp dancing precedes the buying of the scalps. Only those who are pure of heart are allowed to dance the scalps, part of a ceremony to show respect for […]
Jackson Hole Art Auction 16-17 September 2022
Nearly 300 lots, past and present masterworks of the American West will be sold during two sessions. Estimated prices range from $600 to $700,000. Media include oil, acrylic, watercolor paintings, […]
Auction Caution !!!
Online or live auction MUST do–request a condition report, if not cited in artwork’s listing. Planned to bid on a painting at auction Requested condition report Received the following “Good. […]
4 Mandates for Insurance Appraisals
Replacement Value Comparable as of the date of examination Condition as of the date of examination, based on physical examination (in person, NOT by photograph) Date of physical examination […]