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Collecting American Paintings (Identification & Values (Collector Books))
by Everette James
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Collector Books (2005-04-01)
ISBN: 1574324314
EAN: 9781574324310
Dewey Decimal #: 759.13075
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 320 pages
Edition: 1
SKU: 102009-1121
Condition: New
Comments: 1574324314 New, never read, may have minor wear on cover.
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Product Description
A. Everette James, Jr. SCM, MD A. Everette James, author of North Carolina Art Pottery, 1900 - 1960, has produced an all-new title, this time focusing on collectible American paintings. In this comprehensive book with more than 300 photographs and more than 450 illustrations, he outlines the necessary steps in selecting a painting, authenticating a painting, determining a value, acquiring a painting at auction, and evaluating the condition of a piece. Both major and minor artists are briefly discussed, and overviews of Impressionism, Tonalism, The Aschan School, African-American artists, and Southern Women artists are presented. There are even tips on managing your art collection, the realities of funding and financing, and collecting what you can afford. The beauty of American art is evident in this collector's guide - a must-have for collectors of American paintings and collectors of art in general
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