Found Secret of the Knights Templar?
Of all the great stories, this story involving a Knights Templar document, particularly touched me. BB’s mother taught English as a Second Language at UCSB until well into her 90’s. …
Psychedelic Poster Artist Moscoso
Lucky KK sent me a signed lithograph she found by the famed psychedelic poster artist Victor Moscoso. He signed it in pencil, dated 1964, and wrote the title in the …
Don’t Ditch Laszlo Credenza Too Quick
Paul Laszlo designed this credenza or sideboard in America circa 1940-50’s. Made by Brown Saltman of California in bleached ribbon mahogany veneer it sports what I call “crazy” handles. Brown …
Abstract Red Painting – To Toss or Not?
PJ, like so many of us, went through her house looking for stuff to toss. She discovered a pile of paintings her dad left to her in a box in …
Mini Road Show of My Home
I offer you a video tour of my house, my collections, and how I value them. I created this mini road show of my own home, and what I love, …
Marcel Pinas: Suriname Artist Signs with a Pictograph
EE sent me this colorful stylized abstract portrait, 14” x 10,” a mixed media piece, acrylic with wax and pen and ink. It’s signed in the lower left with a …
Inspection Guide for Remote Appraising
1. FINE ART: A. How to photograph so an expert can see: Photograph the entire piece with frame Close up of “site” (just the image) Close up of signature and …
Bronze Drinking Vessel with a Nice Figure
LY sent me a simple bronze drinking vessel, a tulip shaped beaker with a rat tail handle, attached at the most bulbous area with a curl flourish. Because LY’s tabby …
Delicious Cruise Ship Menu Covers
D.A. sent me a watercolor of idyllic seaside Hawaiian villagers hard at work pulling in fishing nets. D.A. bought this image 30 years ago in a now defunct thrift store. …
Anyone buying art during the pandemic?
JM asked if anyone is buying art during the pandemic? I can’t tell you how many inquiries I’ve received during ‘CoVid Time:’ “Is NOW a good time to sell my …