BUY, SELL & VALUE Antique Velvet Paintings - FIND TODAY's SELECTED Antique Velvet Paintings offered FOR SALE, BEST OFFER and Auction. You can't blame them if they seek to take advantage of an innocent punter. I saw a 30 in by a 30 in painting sold for 38,000 dollars. Elvis Presley Velvet Painting Wood Frame 11x 14 pre-owned. Bricher was a prolific artist, and there are no doubt many 'copies' of his work around as well as originals. Items are typically delivered within 2 weeks of the purchase date . The artist's name is 'W. Here you are! Good luck with your search. Question: I have a signed painting by D.A. If it is a print, it may still be worth something. Answer: Hungarian artist Mihly Munkcsy (1844 to 1900) is famous for his genre pictures and large-scale biblical paintings. Captcha failed to load. Try selling it at your local sale room or on eBay. All rights to paintings and other images found on PaintingValley.com are owned by their respective owners (authors, artists), and the Administration of the website doesn't bear responsibility for their use. That's a great help and starting point. You may have a print, or you may have a painted copy. Started in Portland, OR and now located in Downtown Los Angeles in historic Chinatown, this one of a kind attraction is a must visit for fans of Retro, Tiki and Kitch. My mother passed awy earlier this year and as agreed I have inherited one of her paintings. Picture restoration does not come cheaply, particularly when there is damage to the canvas, so you need to be sure the investment will not exceed potential profit. The original painting is currently in the ownership of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. i have in my position a couple of original very old paintings which i have a feeling that they are worth something since i know well that my late father purchased them during the sixties from some art auction. Original Price 47.62 Any help moving forward would be great. There are no bids at present, but you might want to see how that auction goes to get a feeling for any possible interest in similar works. I recommend you contact the relevant department of a large auction house by email including images of your item. Check the signature. Question: I have a pair of pictures that look very old. Answer: The artists you list all feature in the auction results listings on liveauctioneers.com. My guess is they don't have an expert to appraise such thematic artwork and tough to decipher the signature. It will not be cheap, even lesser condition covers with writing, tape, and or heavy soiling can bring a cool $1,000, high quality copies can fetch upwards of $3,000. Is this likely to be valuable? Thanks for stopping by and commenting. The reason I say this is that a photographic image could just as easily be of a print, a copy or even a forgery and you need to actually see the item to be sure that it is none of these. Engravings came before etchings when acid was not being applied thus making it a greater task to scratch an image unto a surface. Engravings are worth more because they were harder to make and of course older. Brushstrokes are not so obvious on a watercolour as on an oil, but you should still be able to see variation in the surface of the painting. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on May 30, 2011: Thanks for stopping by and commenting Obscure Treasures. Any help would be appreciated. Can you give me an idea of where to see if they are worth anything? Soon, the paintings were associated with kitsch and primarily seen as tacky. I don't reply to personal e-mails as this in turn reveals my private e-mail address, so I hope that you return to this article. Still, theres something iconic about a silly painting of a sad clown or an aging rock icon. Answer: There are quite a number of artists named Whistler, so there are no guarantees that your item is by James McNeill Whistler(1834-1903) although the date does tie-in, and he was certainly an active producer of high-quality etchings. One is signed by Stanford Its i believe oil on board. Our collection of vintage paintings for sale is expertly curated by our vintage and art experts who are well-versed in current art trends and the sorts of paintings that top designers are looking for when they shop for vintage art. Susanna Duffy from Melbourne Australia on August 28, 2014: Great advice here. Unless you are selling a more contemporary painting or a lower-value item, I would personally prefer to try a formal auction house first. They are not, however, high value items. Your picture may well be by one of these hobby artists who turn out beautiful work that has only a value that reflects its worth as a purely decorative item. Question: What do you, the writer of this article, know about a framed Linda Schneider oil painting in my possession? I would like to insure it, but have no idea how to get it valued without incurring a cost (at present unemployed). You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. He bought a bunch, and they quickly flew off the shelves of his small grocery store. You should also mention the full details of its provenance, and any proof of ownership. As you know, anyone can set up a site like this, and the kind of paintings listed can literally sell for, thousands, tens of thousands, and in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars. As with any well-known artist of this caliber, there are large numbers of fakes and copies in circulation. 1 Bid. I cant read the names. After all, isnt the purpose of most art to evoke an emotional response or bring a bright spot to a room? If you find that the artist is indeed likely to be Greek (or Belarusian, or Bulgarian, etc.) I am trying to learn a bit. Plus, the frame itself could be valuable. Please point me in the right direction. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on February 24, 2013: Thank you for your positive feedback, Dawn Ca. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on October 27, 2018: Italo Botti was a 20th century artist born in New york of Italian immigrant parents. In the 1950s, velvet paintings proliferated in tourist markets in cities all along the U.S.-Mexican border, including Ciudad Juarez, a town just across the border from El Paso, Texas, that was known as a place for Americans to ditch their Puritan roots and run amok. The two most commonly found forms of pastel drawing are made using either soft pastels, which have often have a chalky, dusty appearance, and oil pastels which are shinier, smudgier, and often bolder in colour. Question: I have inherited a painting by Ferris. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. plus expert appraisal, valuation, FREE sale advice and brokerage services, a FREE price/value guide, FREE sale prices, values, wish list and more. Blouin Art Sales Index is a useful on-line resource which might show you whether your picture has been through auction. Is it valuable? Amanda Severn (author) from UK on March 01, 2017: Religious paintings have a very specific niche in the market place. It portrays a woman reaching to put a wreath on a tall statue of Jesus. His paintings served as a mainstay during the tiki bar craze in the United States during the 1950s and into the 1960s. A velvet painting is a type of painting distinguished by the use of velvet (usually black velvet) as the support, in place of canvas, paper, or similar materials. How much is it worth? Amanda Severn (author) from UK on October 28, 2017: Hi Sari Mati, Thank you for your kind comments. If it is saleable they should be able to advise you of your options and provide you with a rough valuation. If the picture is composed of tiny dots of colour, it's extremely unlikely to be a watercolour. Oil-style prints have a very uniform finish, even the ones with fake brush-strokes. I have a problem with a painting that a friend's family has. Question: I believe I have an oil on canvas painting by B Giovanni. Check with your insurers to find out what information or documentation is required. Question: What is the value of an original Baillie oil painting on canvas? Let us help you find it. This page is not intended to be a consultation site, but rather, a guide for you to do your own research. Please follow the advice detailed above, and if you are still needing help, I can recommend the Webanswers web-site. Answer: You appear to have a limited edition print by Dovard Taunton. I have read that it is rare. Even when the artist is highly sought after, an outsize painting can be a turn-off for many would be buyers. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on January 16, 2015: Hi Kristi, I do not offer a valuation service I'm afraid. [2] Marco Polo and others introduced black velvet paintings to Western Europe, and some of these early works still hang in the Vatican Museums. You may find the listings helpful if you have additional information not included in your question. Good luck. Answer: It is difficult to suggest a likely value for these paintings without seeing them in person. $84 $125 32% OFF. This is generally between 10 and 20% of the hammer price, and the more your item sells for, the more commission they will earn. Answer: It is impossible to give an accurate appraisal without seeing the item in person. Pastel is a pure powdered pigment mixed with a binding agent. Find out from your insurance company exactly what information they need. I believe that there is a market for interesting pieces that are not necessarily very valuable but that are unique. Nancy Tate Hellams from Pendleton, SC on October 06, 2014: Very interesting and helpful. Very wise words - we should always be open to learning. On the web, I've found a lot of variations on the theme, but not the exact picture; mine is darker, with wind and waves crashing on the beach. When the topic of art collecting comes up, we all imagine evenings at tiny art galleries, admiring some new artists debut collection. Only an expert on this particular artist will be able to give you a valid opinion on the item, and it will be worth approaching a high end auction house with a dedicated art expert on board for further advice. How my h is my painting worth its a bowl of pears by AF BONNARDEL. If the painting gives you pleasure and you're not too concerned about its value, just hang it on the wall and enjoy it. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on October 09, 2014: Moktar Msi, OhMe and GClark, thank you all for visiting this article and leaving such kind comments. I have looked everywhere online. How do I sell it? If you stumble upon a piece you think may be valuable, try searching for it on Google or a similar search engine. A great memorable quote from the Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby movie on Quotes.net - Ricky Bobby: Mr. Dennit, with all due respect, and remember I'm sayin' with all due respect, that idea ain't worth a velvet painting of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on. It was an odd one, as my father and mother painted it in the 60's while they were still married. Good luck with your search! Just as with any other piece of art that you may try to sell, it is very important to retain the original frame unless specifically advised to do otherwise. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. He was a prolific artist and his work regular appears on the live auction sites including eBay. Question: Any advice selling framed paintings by Philip Sandee and K. Yoshii? It doesn't even appear to be a real sir-name. My art teacher in Memphis was Paul Penzner who was from Czechoslovakia and is an old style master. What is the price? Please google 'Gobbi artist' to find further information about the artist. Get Quote. Question: I have an original religious Madonna with child painted around 1500.   The Netherlands   |   English (US)   |   (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. This is a fascinating story, but unfortunately not one I can help you with, firstly because I am based in the UK, and secondly because restoration is not my area of expertise. He founded Chico Arts and began importing velvet paintings by the truckload. Answer: Lamar Dodd (1909 - 1996) was a highly regarded 20th century American artist whose work frequently finds it's way into auction. Answer: There are a number of Cyndi Nelson prints on ebay. Or can you? Amanda Severn (author) from UK on March 18, 2019: Sorry Abbi, but this is not a service that I offer. This painting measures 14.5 inches tall and 23.5 inches in length. If you search this artist on the free listings on findartinfo.com, you will get some idea of the sums achieved. Answer: There are so many artists in this world, and so many of them are amateurs, or unknown outside of a small, local area. I can't find an information about this artist and I'm wondering how/if I should proceed with appraising them. $2. When they first emerged on the market in the late 1950s, she let her then-husband take credit for her work. Modern, reproduction frames are usually lighter in weight and are usually put together using modern techniques such as staple guns. They often depict images of Elvis Presley (see Velvet Elvis), Dale Earnhardt, John Wayne, Jesus, Native Americans, dogs playing poker, wolves, and cowboys, and the colors are often bright and vivid to contrast the dark velvet. If it was worth selling through auction previously, then there is a good chance it will be again. Many years ago, I bought a picture from a junk-sale believing it to be a valuable watercolour. After we set out on our quest, a three-panel painting. Original Vintage Style. You never know. Get Quote. Nina C. Ayoub (March 6, 2011) "Tacky or Terrific? Art research can be a lengthy and time-consuming process which is why you are unlikely to get someone to do it without making a charge. Should I bring these items to an auctioneer or can I just take photos and send it to them. Good luck! Its safe to say that young men serving in the South Pacific were not classically trained art aficionados and likely purchased them for the depictions of nude island women. As I have mentioned in the comments above, I do not offer a research service, and this article is intended to point you in the right direction to do some research of your own. The difficulty arises when you start to get extra large paintings. Question: I have several paintings by the famous Mexican artist Socram. accession number 51.84. Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, dramatically-large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. I know it'll be worth it! if you can provide me with any email address, then i could send you a photo of both paintings. velvet, If your picture has a label on the back giving details of the title and artist, do a search on these details. It looks like the original frame with the artist's info and seal on back from The W.R. MacAskill Foundation. The vast majority of original work available on the second-hand market is either by unknown amateur artists or by artists whose renown has never extended beyond their local area. Pastel drawings by the right artist will often be more highly prized than ordinary drawings, or indeed, watercolours. There are events that go one so keep an eye out! We collected 23+ Black Velvet Value paintings in our online museum of paintings - PaintingValley.com. Velvet Paintings (1 - 40 of 4,000+ results) Price ($) Set price range $25 - $50 $50 - $100 Over $100 Shipping All Sellers Black Velvet Paintings - Pet Portraits, Motorcycles, Odalisques - All Custom Made NinaArnette $395.00 FREE shipping E.T. This site is free to sign up to, and there is no charge for accessing their results pages. Edgar Leeteg (1904-1953), a struggling American artist, had worked odd jobs painting signs, picking cotton, and working in a foundry. Question: I have an old oil painting. When the topic of art collecting comes up, we all imagine evenings at tiny art galleries, admiring some new artist's debut collection. (20% off), Sale Price 48.00 The hand-written name and date suggest that they were a Christmas gift. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on May 29, 2020: Roy Briggs, the picture that you discovered is probably a vintage print of a well known painting. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. It features lovely hand painted and signed pictures of the King and other celebrities on soft deep rich velvet. Search online for "antiques auction" or "antiques salesroom" in your city or area. It is of course, impossible to tell without actually seeing the item in person. This particular painting has been reproduced a great many times, both as a print on paper and as a print on canvas. Also, there are many factors to take into consideration such as condition, provenance, and general desirability. If they keep good records, they may be able to help you learn more about your artwork. You are very lucky. thanks for the hub. Question: What is the value of a Betty Neubauer print? Researching from an image is another matter. Answer: It is impossible to answer this question with any hope of accuracy. Thank you for the reply. Any item is only worth as much as another person is prepared to give you for it. I am writing to you to get infotmation abaut painting picture has signed by Gobbi. Question: I have three oil paintings done by Antonio Bin (Mona Lisa, La Bella Ferroniere, and Faboiola) purchased in 1954 from Antonio at the Louvre museum. The richly toned painting depicts a Native American man sitting by his horse. I can't find out anything about it and the only John Cameron I can find is the one who lived in 1828-1876. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Very informative. I suspect that your pictures may be prints. Sorry I cannot help you further, but good luck with this enterprise! During the 60's, my parents used to sell oils down the Bayswater Rd and were also exhibited in one of the London Galleries. How is it possible to tell a print from an original, or a fake from a genuine item, without seeing it in the flesh? Polychromatic woodcut "Oniji Otani" by Toshusai Sharaku (1794) Image courtesy of Wiki Commons. There are literally hundreds of thousands of pre-owned paintings on the market at any one time. Caravaggio allegedly painted two versions of the same image. I've found out that my paintings aren't valuable! Velvet paint has a softer, more velvety finish that is perfect for bedrooms and living rooms. I have an old painting. If the answer is no, then you might want to keep trying until you find an auction house with an experienced art expert on board. Henri Toulouse-Lautrec's monogram. I got in the touch with a major local auction house for appraisal with the idea to get the value and maybe put it for auction. If you think your painting is of sufficient quality try seeking advice from an art sales professional in your local area. Still, Americans were not traveling there as it was expensive. I do not have personal experience of either site, so please do not take this as a recommendation. 6 foot by 6 foot. (10% off), Sale Price 84.77 Good luck. The whole collection is awesome to view. If you suspect you have such an undiscovered gem you should try to get an expert opinion. Answer: If you register with the website liveauctioneers.com (this is free to sign up to, and free to use), you can research Fred Lyman in the price results section.