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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Sandman on May 30, 2003, 02:11:48 PM
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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.
(http://www.dotdoubledot.com/img/photos/others/herons.jpg)
It is signed:
(http://www.dotdoubledot.com/img/photos/others/herons_sig.jpg)
Anyone know where or how I can find information about it?
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Try putting it on Ebay - might be worth something (of course if you have no sentimental attachment to it)
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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.
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Cool... it's a start! :)
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2 words - Antiques Roadshow (love that crap)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/
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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
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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
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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... :)
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Roger that Sandman.:D
Check out my etchings at my web site.
etchings (http://www.lesthompsonart.com)
Les
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Oh wow... you're an artist!
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Wow.... That's fantastic stuff, Leslie. Very impressive.
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Thank you Nash. Coming from you that means something.
Now Sandman's opinion, I don't know.:D
Les
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Ouch... that left a mark.
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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. :)
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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
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Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
Ouch... that left a mark.
Yikes, did I say that? Guess I did.
I apologize Sandy. It was a poor choice of words on my part. Please see my other post.
Les
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Originally posted by Airhead
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. :)
LOL Airhead!
Gosh, what can I say. I'm flattered. But I feel it would be better if we were just friends.:D
Les
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Wow Leslie, those etchings are beautiful, I wish I had that kind of artistic talent (and patience).
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Originally posted by Leslie
Yikes, did I say that? Guess I did.
I apologize Sandy. It was a poor choice of words on my part. Please see my other post.
Les
Don't sweat it... I took it in jest... :)
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Originally posted by Leslie
Roger that Sandman.:D
Check out my etchings at my web site.
Wanna come over and check out my etchings? Hmmmm, where have I heard that before :)
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Really excellent work Les.