How Do You Find Value Of Art?
Many people often wonder just how much that painting, sculpture, or other work of art is really worth. Here are some easy-to-follow instructions to help you find out whether you have a Van Gogh or a Van No! Locate the artist information. Artist identification is the key to success in finding out what your piece of art is actually worth. In many cases, the artist will sign their work with their name, their initials or a symbol. If you are lucky, there’s a certificate or record of whom the artist was. In most cases, you will find yourself looking for a signature which may not be visible to the naked eye. A loupe or magnifying glass will come into play at this point. Whether it be a sculpture or painting, make sure to look everywhere from top to bottom, front and back for any type of identifying marks. If the artist can’t be identified, move on to Step 2. If the artist can be identified, skip to Step 3. Use other methods to identify the artist. Alternate methods of identification may be n
