Author Topic: Any Art Majors around here? (Read 683 times)

Sandman · « **on:** May 30, 2003, 02:11:48 PM »

I've had this silk screening for about twenty years. I have no idea how long my great aunt had it. It appears to be an original silk screening.

It is signed:

Anyone know where or how I can find information about it?

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2003, 02:16:02 PM »

Try putting it on Ebay - might be worth something (of course if you have no sentimental attachment to it)

gofaster · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2003, 02:21:56 PM »

That appears to be a Florida-themed silk screening from the late '20s. The Jacaranda Hotel in Avon Park features paintings similar to that screening as part of their restoration.
Not sure what its worth. I'm not really into antiques.

Sandman · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2003, 02:47:53 PM »

Cool... it's a start!

midnight Target · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2003, 03:42:23 PM »

2 words - Antiques Roadshow (love that crap)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/

Leslie · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2003, 10:32:06 PM »

I'm a printmaker doing etchings. Haven't done any serigraphs (silkscreen prints), but they are considered as multiple originals...because they are made by hand and not high-speed offset press. Each one is an original work of art, printed from several screens.

Is it signed and numbered Sandman? What is the edition size? Is it framed? Does the print have a border? (If border is cut down from the original size, the collectors value is greatly reduced.)

Modern serigraphs of a size 24' x 36" sell for around $300 to $350 top end locally....unless the artist is famous and commands higher prices. This is just a guesstimation.

In any event, if the print is signed and numbered, and is a serigraph, it is worth something moneywise, because it is an original artwork and not a reproduction.

It's possible a museum would be interested in it, if it's old and in good condition. I recommend showing it to your local museum curator for his opinion.

Never store the print in contact with cardboard, as the sulphuric acid in cardboard will damage the print. Use archive grade mat board or foam core to store it.

Good luck.

Les

Leslie · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2003, 10:35:12 PM »

Another thing, if it's dry mounted on matboard, the print's collector value is undone for the most part. Never dry mount an original print.

Les

Sandman · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2003, 10:37:37 PM »

Thanx... I haven't measured it, but it's rather large, at least 24x36.

No numbering on it and it was in a lousy frame about fifteen years ago, until I had it reframed... it's now "museum mounted" and protected.

Local museums... not in this town...

Leslie · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2003, 01:35:33 AM »

Roger that Sandman.

Check out my etchings at my web site.

etchings

Les

Sandman · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2003, 02:40:26 AM »

Oh wow... you're an artist!

Nash · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2003, 02:47:04 AM »

Wow.... That's fantastic stuff, Leslie. Very impressive.

Leslie · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2003, 08:21:13 AM »

Thank you Nash. Coming from you that means something.

Now Sandman's opinion, I don't know.

Les

Sandman · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2003, 07:54:11 PM »

Ouch... that left a mark.

Airhead · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2003, 08:25:43 PM »

When Les says "Do you want to come up to my place and see my etchings?" what he REALLY means is "Do you want to come up to my place and see my etchings."

Great stuff Les, but I was hoping I'd get laid.

Leslie · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2003, 08:31:21 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
Oh wow... you're an artist!

Thank you for the kind words Sandman. Sometimes I don't feel like an artist...darn etchings take so long to complete. The Cathedral took 6 months to do. All Saints Episcopal Church took a year to complete from start to finish...and that is for an 8x10 copper plate.

I became interested in art while attending college, but it had nothing to do with my major, which was Spanish. I would go to the art building to pull all-nighters...the dorm was just too noisy.

I ended up taking some art classes, and eventually became an apprentice to a working artist. He said I would learn more about the trade as an apprentice in 6 weeks, than I would learn in college in 4 years. He showed me many things which helped dispell the mystery and frustration involved with completing an art project.

I know Nash is a graphic artist, and that's why I said what I did in the last post. Artists love favorable critiques from other artists.

I appreciate your input as well Sandman. Feedback is one thing an artist cannot get enough of.

and thanks again.

Les