Art appraisals/valuations?
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Joseph Barnes53 said:
Let’s make this the master thread for everything related to appraisals—antiques, paintings, photos, you name it. I’m hoping you all can provide the answers people are looking for here.🙂
Christian Sanchez44
Since I don't know the first thing about this kind of stuff, I'm asking for some help.
I decided to buy a print from Lackovic as a wedding gift for a friend, so now I'm trying to wrap my head around all these different markings you find on artwork.
Specifically, this piece has an "EA" mark—which people told me refers to the edition number—there's a watermark claiming it's authentic, and then there's some purple stamp on the edge.
Is that enough to prove it's the real deal?
On top of that, the artist's signature looks a little weird to me, though I did a quick search online and saw that it seems legitimate.
It looks like it says "Latkovic" instead of "Lackovic."
Is it actually common practice for artists to misspell their own names, or is this just a weird fluke with this specific guy?
So yeah, please help me out and hurry up because the wedding is this Saturday!😁 .
Hey there! I actually run a gallery, so I can certainly lend a hand.
Regarding your question, "E.A." stands for the artist's edition. However, a word of advice: be extremely careful when buying Lackovic prints—or any fine art—online. There are a massive amount of reproductions out there, and it can be incredibly difficult to distinguish an original from a high-quality copy. Personally, I'd recommend sticking to established galleries; it might cost a bit more, but at least you'll have peace of mind. My gallery carries quite a reasonable selection if you're interested. Hope that helps! Feel free to give me a call if you need anything: 555-0199.