Many fans agree that no sport can match the pageantry and tradition of college football. From the elaborate tailgate spreads to the marching bands and cheerleaders to the rabid fans imploring their favorite teams to pull out a crucial victory, it is the event around which Saturdays are built for millions of fans across the […]
Archives for July 2017
Five for Friday: Movie Posters Give 5 Reasons to Scream
Few people would associate Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein monster, the possession of Carole Lombard and Peter Cushing’s creepy depiction of Count Dracula with the word “beautiful.” Yet the chilling horror films they made famous produced some the most beautiful and captivating works of poster art ever created. These kings and queens of spook are represented in […]
3 Must-Have Photographs to Add to Your Collection
If you are new to photography, deciding what to purchase can be intimidating. Similar to acquiring artwork, a photographer’s reputation and the image’s edition size and provenance are key. You should also keep in mind the period in which it came from, how it relates to the photographer’s career, and if it tells a powerful […]
How to Tell the Difference Between Different Types of Art Prints
The print-making process was designed for one reason: to sell reproductions of an artists’ work as far as the market would bear. Buy, Value or Appraise Your Fine Art – Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures Bid or buy art for sale, value your item, or request a free appraisal to sell your collection. The revolutionary printing technology […]
Five for Friday: Fine Art for Beginner Collectors
The upcoming Fine Art Online Auction August 8 is a perfect opportunity for a beginning collector or anyone interested in adding original artwork to their collection. The sale features a number of beautiful European works, at very affordable prices. 1. Jean Vollet’s Field of Flowers, oil on canvas, (est. $1,000-2,000) is a picturesque example from […]
Five for Friday: For the Comics Collector Who Has Everything
Collection completion is very real for those who collect comics. For those who acquire every issue of a comic of choice – Superman, Spider-Man, etc. – there is an alternative way to scratch the collecting itch: comic original cover art. Much of the value in collectible comics is in the cover, and of particular appeal […]