Evaluating and purchasing fine prints can be a formidable task, for there are numerous issues to be addressed: authenticity, paper, quality of impression, edition size, re-strikes, signatures, states,...
Having been an avid collector and trader of antique hunting decoys for nearly 20 years, and having gone to many major auction sales where I have witnessed such articles sell for anywhere from a few dollars to...
Ever since the African American artists now known as the Highwaymen were introduced to the world from an article in a trade journal thirteen years ago their paintings have become very collectible. Five of the...
This guide will introduce prints and define key terms abbreviations. Basics How to tell the difference between types of prints, a definition of original print, and basic print care. Is a print a copper plate...
Ever read an art listing feeling completely lost about the art terms? Shopping for art can be a fun and rewarding investment. A little knowledge can go a long way if one is armed with a few art educational...
MY 18 GUIDELINES FOR A BETTER EBAY ART OR OTHER PURCHASE I am a buyer as well as a seller and I want my buyers to have all of the knowledge I have gleaned as a buyer on eBay as they make their purchases of...
What is a cdv photo? Those three letters are an acronym for the French carte de visite or visiting card. This style of antique photography took over in popularity from the daguerreotype or ambrotype of the...
Welcome readers to a brief guide on collecting Mexican Folk Art. As the author of this guide, I must first offer you my credentials: I do not sell Mexican Folk Art on EBay. Every now and then I find something...
Thank you for viewing this guide, if you find the information helpful, please vote yes at the bottom. We are inundated with questions regarding Salvador Dali’s woodcuts for the Divine Comedy - and with good...
The Folk Art Pattern was introduced by the Pfaltzgraff Company in July, 1980 and was designed by David Walsh. He was also the designer of such other popular patterns as America and Tea Rose. Folk Art has...