posted on August 28, 2001 11:26:25 AM
I have some lithographs that I recently purchased at an estate sale.... Where would I go to help determine a fair opening bid for them. They are numbered editions. I have looked on Ebay and other auction sites for similar items just to get an idea but I have found nothing remotely similar in nature...
Any suggestions on where I need to look????
Thanks,
Not the Sewing Room On Ebay
posted on August 28, 2001 11:43:08 AM
You might try the Antiques and Art chat board at eBay. But you've aroused my curiosity. What do you mean nothing "remotely similar"? I might be able to help you with more information--publisher? artist? Do you know if they're originals or mechanical reproductions? Pencil signed, plate signed? Judith
posted on August 28, 2001 12:12:23 PM
Sorry but this is just not in my field at all. I have never bought anything like these before. I just really liked some of them for myself and therefore had to purchase the whole lot.
There are no pencil signatures they are all stamped. They appear to be very old but very well taken care of.
On the back there is a sticker that reads:
An Original Lithograph and then each one has a number.Some have a category number I believe it was called. (I am at work right now and can't look at them to give you enough information. On the front I noticed that they all read Made in Spain on specially made paper.... What this means I do not know... I do not recognize any of the artists names... There aren't any Picasso's or Michaelangelos in the bunch. When I get home this evening I will post some of the artists names and exactly how the front and back reads. Your input and help is much appreciated...
Not The Sewing Room on Ebay
posted on August 28, 2001 12:49:50 PM
I never worry about opening bid... the auction process will take it to its fair value. I just start things where I would be willing to sell them, based on my cost, time and effort to pack and ship, etc. My minimum is usually about $4 if the item cost me $1.
The real problem is coming up with appropriate keywords for the title and description.
posted on August 29, 2001 08:08:24 AM
Hello All,
Sorry I couldn't respond last night.
Here's the information:
On the front of them they all say Printed In Spain. On the back there is a sticker that reads : Direct Lithographic Reproduction From the Original. Printed On Specially Manufactured Paper.
Okay Here are a few of the lithographs artists(by the way this is underneath the Lithograph area. The entire piece measures 18x21 and the actual printed area measures 11.5x14.5)
1. Cruells Soteres-Mediterranean Still Life-Oil On Canvas-Private Collection-Napoli Italy. In the bottom right hand corner there a printed number that says D.L.B. 5973. On the back on the sticker it says item #5414 and Series #829.
2.View Of His Palis (Spain)By Cartographer George Brown, XVI Century. It's D.L.B. 5909
And the sticker on the back says Number 5518 and the Series is blank.
These are just a couple. If I typed them all in I would be here all day... How do any of you recommend that I describe them... Where do I start their prices at... Just take a chance and start them at $1 NR and see what happens???
Any and all advice would be appreciated.
Thank you ,
Not the Sewing Room On Ebay.
[ edited by thesewingroom on Aug 29, 2001 08:09 AM ]
posted on August 30, 2001 08:25:46 AM
Sounds like these may have been showroom or salesman's samples from a commercial print publisher who marketed to framers, hotels, etc. I don't recognize the artists.
For auction purposes, the quality of your images will be very important. You'll need to show the entire piece including the borders, one of just the print area. Also show the identification. I don't know what your local resources are like, but I wouldn't hesitate to bring a couple to a framer, tell him what you're up to, and ask for help. My experience has been very positive. Maybe they can tell you what kind of paper, etc. How much they might sell for etc. Finally besure to brows through eBay print listings for ideas on how to present and describe.
Good luck!
Judith
