Category Archives: Art

Art at Auction: James D. Julia, the Brave

Posted on September 11, 2009 by admin

It was without a doubt an exceptionally bold move:  in the midst of this economic slump, at the end of the summer, when many art buyers are typically doing other things anyway, James D. Julia, a Maine auction house, holds … Continue reading →

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Picks from my Ebay Watchlist

Posted on September 2, 2009 by admin

I haven’t been wildly excited about the pickings in original art on Ebay lately.  The worthwhile investment pieces have looked either fishy (in other words, likely fake), or have been offered with ridiculously high prices/opening bids.  I have managed, though, … Continue reading →

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Art at Auction: an update

Posted on August 19, 2009 by admin

One down, two to go: with the Aug. 7 Barridoff Galleries auction over, my eyes are squarely on James D. Julia’s four day run, Aug 25-29, to give a report on the state of the secondary American Art market. Continue reading →

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Picks from my Ebay Watchlist

Posted on August 13, 2009 by admin

First of all, a hearty congratulations to the new owner of the fantastic Guy Pene duBois oil that was on my last list — at 2627, it was a magnificent bargain! This time, I’ve got a couple more that have … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of the Fall Art Auction Season

Posted on August 6, 2009 by admin

I am keeping a close watch on Barridoff Galleries and James D. Julia in particular, as they each have a fantastic offering of American art, and I am eager to see how the prices realized from their sales might, in effect, take the current pulse of the market for good investment quality American art. Continue reading →

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Picks from my Ebay Watchlist

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

I am a professional art appraiser. I spend a large chunk of time each day watching the art market, and looking at sometimes hundreds of paintings. The area of the art world that I know best is American Art, from … Continue reading →

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