Often I am called upon to appraise an artwork that a client wishes to sell. During my research, I take note of not only how that particular artist is faring in the market at that point in time, but also which auction house has the best track record for selling that artist’s work. With each…
Not too long ago I was doing research when I stumbled across four auction lots consisting of animation cels featuring four different characters. My ears pricked up. I grew up watching cartoons and, in my late teens, worked at a local animation house. I handled animation cels just like these on a daily basis. An…
Ok class, calm down. Return to your seats. Today we are going to cover both sides of the history of the swastika. The good. And the bad. The true power of history lies in hindsight and context. Keep that in mind. Got it? Now read on, and learn. Believed to date back 7000 years to…
Some years ago I visited Country Side Antiques on the tail end of a long bike ride. As usual I parked my bike by the barn and wandered inside, half-thinking of finding a nice long couch. A small MCM loveseat is the cats’ fur-niture, and sadly too short for me to stretch out on full…
Perhaps the most important aspect of my appraising career it taking the pulse of the culture in which I live. This is done just by living and taking note of what I see. Though I wouldn’t call myself a dog aficionado, I have some dog buddies and we are always happy to see each other….
Once upon a time, not too long ago and in a land not too far away, lived a couple. *idyllic music* They had just bought their first ever RV from a private seller, and decided to get an appraisal from a local dealer. *more idyllic music* The local dealer took the Motor Vehicle Appraisal Form…