Monday, December 20, 2010

Erte art has arrivede! 5 new gouache Erte paintings just in!

Artist:  Erte (Romain De Tirtoff)
Title:  "Circus Design Set"
Medium:  Original Gouache Painting
Artwork Size:  5 1/2" x 13 1/2"
Framed Zise:  20" x 28"
Retail:  $25,000+
Asking:  $9250.00 OBO
 
 
Artist:  Erte (Romain de Tirtoff)
Title:  "Costume Design with original fabric swatch"
Medium:  Original Gouache Painting
Size: 12.25" x 9.25"
Framed Size:  26" x 23"
Asking:  $6900.00 OBO
Artist:  Erte (Romain de Tirtoff)
Title:  "Costume Deign for Val de Paris"
Medium:  Original Gouache Painting
Size: 15" x 11"
Framed Size:  29" x 26"
Asking:  $6900.00 OBO
Artist:  Erte Art (Romain de Tirtoff)
Title:  "Theatrical Set Design with Oriental Inspiration"
Medium:  Original Gouache Painting
Size: 13" x 10"
Framed Size:  27" x 25"
Asking:  $6900.00 OBO
Artist:  Erte (Romain de Tirtoff)
Title:  "Les Mesanges"
Medium:  Original Gouache Painting
Size: 13.5" x 10.5"
Framed Size:  27" x 25"
Asking:  $6900.00 OBO

Alexandra Nechita original painting and sculptures have arrived!

Artist: Alexandra Nechita
Title:  "I Saw Her In The Elevator"
Medium:  Original Oil On Canvas
*Signed and Dated Lower Righ
Year:  1996
Artwork Size:  48" x 36"
Framed Size:  62" x 50"
Retail:  $160,000.00
Asking:  $72,500.00 OBO
Nechita is known as a child prodigy, and, her earlier works are extremely hard to find.  This painting was completed by Nechita when she was only 11 years of age, and, this painting is one of the most colorful and mature pieces at this stage of her early career.  The complexity of her color palate of this work stands out especially since it was completed at such an early age.  It is extremely hard to find a Nechita original this large and this nice for this price.
Title:  "The Dove"
Medium:  Hand-Blown and Fused Murano Glass
Year: 2002 (Signed and Dated)
Edition:  1/3 AP
Size:  14.5" x 11.5" x 7.25" set on a hand-blown and fused glass plinth
Asking:  $14,900.00 OBO
Nechita Glass Sculptures are extremely rare, and, you cannot find a Nechita Glass Sculpture priced anywhere near this price..

Friday, December 10, 2010

Peter Max original art

Why a Peter Max Painting Is So Popular Today?

Peter Max is one of America’s most popular living artists today and there are many people who would love to an original hanging on a wall in their home or office. With over forty museum shows around the world, this artist’s work also graces the art collections of several United States presidents. He is often commissioned for specific events, such as a historic signing of a peace treaty or as the official artist for the 1994 World Cup.

Why is a Peter Max painting so popular? Beside his use of vibrant colors, he also works in a number of mediums. Oils, pastels, pencils, watercolors, and some lithographs can be found, as well as a number of others. His work is often associated with the psychedelic era of the 1960’s. However, original art from Peter Max can cross over many different art movements. His style has influenced commercial art and in some cases, it resembles comic strip art.

Peter Max was featured on the cover Life magazine in 1969, as well as an eight page spread of his work. He’s also been a guest on the Ed Sullivan Show and the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He created the original art for the first ten cent stamp, showcasing the 1974 World Fair held in Spokane, Washington. He’s also been the official artist for the Super Bowl and the Grammy Awards. His influence on pop art is quite evident today.

Finding a Peter Max painting isn’t as difficult as you might imagine. There are many galleries around the world that display his work and occasionally, a piece comes up for bid on some of the online auction sites. However, the best place to find a Peter Max painting for an affordable price is through an online art broker. Many times, you can find original art offered for several thousand dollars under retail. Some websites will also let you make an offer on an available original art piece. While it’s up to the broker as to whether they want to accept the price, you may be surprised. Many of the brokers want to move the painting to make room for others.

You can also purchase a Peter Max painting from a private seller; however, this is usually one of the most expensive ways to get your hands on one. This is because a private seller will normally sell their paintings at retail prices or higher to make a profit.

In closing, owning an original art, such as a Peter Max painting, is quite desirable for many people. It’s a way to have a small piece of art history and for many, it will fulfill a lifetime dream. You can find pieces of original art through many venues, but one of the best is through an online broker. You’ll find a great collection and very affordable prices.

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Peter Max Paintings and original art

How to Find Original Peter Max Art

He is known for his vivid use of color and exceptional vision. Peter Max art is in high demand and for good reason. Most people can relate on some level to his work. Known as America’s favorite living artist, he has contributed beautiful pieces of art for over four generations. In addition to over 40 museum shows around the world, Peter Max art graces the collections of five U.S. presidents.

However, to own a piece of Peter Max art also comes with a history of idiosyncrasies. Many of the most popular artists are known for their little quirks, and Peter Max is no different. In 2010, he made headlines, not for his art, but his collection of 36 classic Corvettes. He purchased them in 1989 from the winner of a VH1 contest; however, they were stored in a basement of an apartment building in New York City for twenty years. There was never any maintenance completed on the cars and after an extensive inquiry by some of the city’s press, they were moved to an undisclosed location. Peter Max has ignored requests from Corvette enthusiasts around the country to allow them to restore the cars, and it’s made Peter Max something of an eclectic persona.

When you’re looking for original Peter Max art, you might be surprised at how easy it is to find. He has several galleries throughout the country. However, you will pay quite a steep price for most of these works. There are other, less expensive ways to get your hands on an original art piece from this artist. For example, you can find several pieces online through an art broker. In many cases, the original art is offered for less than retail. Some websites allow you to make a “best offer” and it’s up to the broker to decide if they want to take it.

You can try to find original art through private collectors and some will offer artwork on eBay or other auction sites. The major pieces may end up at an auction house, such as Sotheby. Depending on what you are willing to spend, you may find one of these avenues is more to your liking. Some of the original art may be found in some obscure estate sales, but to be honest, this is quite rare anymore.

In closing, if you’re looking for a Peter Max art, you can usually find several up for sale in a number of different venues. It just depends on what your preferences are. Be sure that you get a certificate of authenticity with every piece of original artwork you purchase, or you may have significant difficulties selling the place at a later date or even just having it insured. Owning an original Peter Max painting will surely add a wonderful piece to your current collection.

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Buying original art

Top Three Ways to Buy Original Art

If you are like many people today, adding a work of original art to your collection tops the list of your favorite things to do. Perhaps you want a Peter Max painting or a work from Pablo Picasso. While these are obviously some of the most sought after works of original art, they come with a steep price tag, as well. Today, though, it’s much easier than it once was to find these types of pieces and to add them to your home or office collection. Below, you’ll find the top three best ways to buy original art, such as a Peter Max painting, and not have to mortgage your house to do so!

The first place is quite obvious. You can visit galleries around the world, trying to locate the one piece that will really improve your collection. Sometimes, it’s easy to find and sometimes it isn’t. You can benefit from the connections these galleries have insomuch as they know whose collections are coming up for sale and if there will be a high demand. The drawback to buying from a gallery is that the prices are usually retail or higher. There isn’t much room for negotiations and you can bet that the advertised price includes a nice amount of money for the gallery.

The second way to buy original art, such as a Peter Max painting, is through an art broker. You simply tell them what you want, they find it for you, and you pay them a finder’s fee, plus the price of the painting. Once again, you’re paying for the connections the broker has and their knowledge of art. It’s not the least expensive method, but it can be very effective.

The third way to buy original art is online. There are a number of websites that only deal with exceptional original art pieces, such as a Romero Britto or Peter Max painting. You can view the available pieces online, but you can usually see the prices, too. In some cases, you may be able to offer a lower price for a piece that you simply must have. It all depends on the website and what they are willing to accept. However, be prepared to pay a substantial amount for certain artist’s work, such as a Peter Max painting or other fine art.

In closing, these are the three best choices available to you for finding art for sale. Obviously, the last choice is usually the least expensive, but some people want to use a broker or they enjoy the time they spend browsing through different galleries. In many cases, you may find a combination of all three methods will get you the type of collection you really want. Use caution, no matter where you get your art from, as there are some sellers that are only out to make a dollar anyway they can. However, once you find the one piece that becomes the focal point of your collection, you’ll be very satisfied.

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