Discover the expert in you.
Discover the expert in you.
The German artist Joesph Beuys has been quoted as saying, "Everyone is an artist." Anyone can make a sculpture, but sometimes it's difficult to tell just who made a work of art. If you're trying to figure out who made an artwork, you will need to ask yourself a series of questions about how you came across the sculpture, the life of the artist and the artwork itself.
Auctions exist for a variety of purposes. Some are used to raise money, while others are a way of acquiring or selling items quickly. Art auctions are largely the same but the items for sale require some research. The prices for art can range from less than a hundred into the millions of dollars depending on the piece, so some research into artists, works and sales history can help buyers and sellers achieve the best price. With research, discipline and a little knowledge of auctioneer tricks, both buyers and sellers can capitalize on the benefits of art auctions.
Christie's is an auction house devoted to selling the best in art, design, furniture and others. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's is extremely high-end and sells works worth millions of dollars. Christie's has salerooms in New York City, Los Angeles and at several international locations. Appraising art requires a great deal of expertise in a particular field, like nineteenth-century French furniture--even then, assigning a monetary value to an artwork is a risky business, influenced by a broad range of criteria (like medium, artist's reputation, size, historical value and the potential to accrue over time).
From $20 paintings on websites such as Etsy or eBay to $10 million masterworks auctioned at Sotheby's Holdings and Christie's International, art comes in many forms at many price points. The arts market industry sells all types of visual arts products. Analysis of the arts industry encompasses the broad range of art suppliers, the products and services they offer, the revenue the arts generate and profiles of typical arts consumers.
