Lots of interesting things have been happening in the antiques world recently. Since I have a bit more time to write about them during the spring, I will be posting new blog entries twice a week, instead of once — Mondays and Thursdays for the next few weeks.
Norman Rockwell The Little Model. Photo by Jeff Dunn for WGBH.
The Antiques Roadshow travels from city to city during the summer months, taping shows for broadcast during the year. At a stop in Eugene, Oregon, an as-yet-unnamed gentleman brought in a painting by Norman Rockwell that had descended in his family. The 1919 original oil on canvas, entitled The Little Model, had been used to illustrate the cover of Collier’s magazine. Norman Rockwell gave it to the present owner’s great-grandmother over 90 years ago.
Collier's Magazine cover, March, 1919. Courtesy BestNormanRockwell.com
The appraiser, Nan Chisholm, of Nan Chisholm Fine Art in New York City, appraised it for $500,000. This was a very rough estimate, as original Rockwell paintings have sold in a wide range of prices at auction, from the low five figures to over one million dollars. In the fifteen year history of the show, the appraisal tied the second-place record for the most valuable item. Only a collection of Chinese jade items that were appraised last year had a higher appraisal — close to one million dollars. The show will air sometime between January and June of 2012. An exact date has not been specified yet.
A very rare Tiffany Studios desk lamp in the Spanish pattern.
Check out my new acquisitions. This week I listed a very rare Tiffany Studios desk lamp in the Spanish pattern, as well as several fine Daum vases, a Daum lamp, several Galle vases and several Tiffany Favrile vases. Soon I’ll be listing a wonderful Tiffany Studios 7-light lily lamp with beautiful shades and a fine patina. Also coming soon will be several wonderful European ceramic items by Clement Massier, Zsolnay and Amphora. Here’s the link. chasenantiques.com
I recently purchased two Norman Rockwell prints on canvas (1) Knuckle down September 2, 1939 cpc 1972 (2) Missing tooth September 7, 1957 cpc 1972 at a salvation store in perfect condition. Does it hold any value. (773) 359-7094 regarding any questions. Thank You… with a reply
There’s lots of value in original Norman Rockwell paintings, but very little in prints.
I have a 1950’s oil painting in original frame by German/Polish/American artist Georg Majewiecz called “Forest in Springtime”. It was appraised in 2007 for $3000. He was known mainly for his animal paintings, but this is a landscape. Is this artist collectible, and how should I market this painting? I bought it at a thrift store. Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
David Ogden
David, I know nothing about this artist. There are paid sites that have auction records by artist. You can check to see if this artist has sold before and at what price. I would also check eBay, including sold listings to see if he’s ever sold and at what price. The best avenue might be to call a local, reputable auctioneer and ask them. You might want to sell it at auction. Best. Philip
Philip – Thanks much for your reply!
David
How would I go about finding out what a Norman Rockwell ceramic vase with lid original unbaked Curtis publishing with scene of woods n cabin on vase n Rockwell with cards? Behind him like the top on his beer stein is worth n if I should look into getting it baked thank you I’ve looked n no luck
Sorry, but I have no idea.
I HAVE 5 LARGE WATER COLOR SCENIC PAINTINGS THAT WERE GIFTS TO A GREAT GREAT AUNT BY ARTIST OF 1849 IN NEW ENGLAND AREA;
PETER ROOS. DO U HAVE ANY IDEAS AS TO WHAT THEIR VALUE MIGHT BE?
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND TALENT
I have no knowledge of Peter Roos. You can check with some of the paid artist value services, such as http://www.askart.com/
I have a Upjohn lithographs of The Muscleman 1939 and Upjohn lithograph Doctor and Doll 1953. What I do know is they are prints with uniform dot pattern, copyrighted Upjohn with lithographs printed on right side just above look to be a norman rockwell signature, but also just below is a faint signature that says Norman. Is this of any value?
I have no idea of the value of any artist’s works except Louis Icart.
I have a painting by Dean Fausett entitled “Asters” from Vermont. I would like to know the value of it, and where to sell it.
Sorry, Merle, but I have no idea of values for this artist. You should contact some auction galleries.
Hi. My father in law was a lithograph printer and handed down to my husband 7 large printing sheets (poster size) lithographs of various Norman Rockwell pictures from 1971 and 1972 @ Curtis publishing. Each sheet on some type of canvas/linen paper has 4 Norman Rockwell pictures. They just never cut the sheets to make 4 individual prints. There is no theme to the 4 prints on a sheet. It just is how his company printed the sheet using the liithograph colors. Are these worth any amount with the fact that it is a whole sheet with 4 individual prints uncut?
I have a Norman Rockwell painting oil on canuas. Entitled: Out Of Defeat 1932 boys life. I would like to know the value.
I have 1972 rockford litho by c.p.c published by donald art cp. is it worth anything .
I’m an expert only on the works of Louis Icart. Sorry, but I can’t be of any help.
I found at the vet Norman Rockwell and the bottom left side said 1973 C.P.C . It looks original but I’m not sure . Can anybody please tell me or help me figure this out. Thank you
I have a lithograph painting of old oaken bucket how can I tell if it’s real