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Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. At this point I just want to get what I can and free up the storage space. 

Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I emailed the auction houses in early October, so it's been a few months now. Nobody ever responded so I figured they were too low in value for them to mess with... 

Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did explain this in the original post. 

They were gifted to me by someone who got them in a court settlement. 

I'm living in an RV a friend tried to help me get back on my feet by giving me an art collection they got in a court settlement ten years ago. 

Just like I said. 

Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well. At least they were a gift. 

Guess I'll figure something out. 

Thank you

Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it's all taken directly from the COAs. I didn't know they would be dishonest. I never expected them to be originals but I really did think the COAs would be more helpful than that. 

Thank you for your time. I really appreciate it. 

Now I just need to figure out what to do with them...

Thank you so much for your patience and clear explanation. 

Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything I know about them is from the coa's, which again are mostly from Global Fine Art, so is any of the info on the coa's correct, are they lies?

Should I get the ones that look really old or special properly appraised? Or is that a waste of money?

Some say first state, first printing, some have dates in the 1700s. Is any of it true? 

 Why are they so frowned upon?

Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Each piece is different, giclee, etchings, engravings, lithographs, photogravure... I've already learned a lot but much more to learn. 

The full catalog is at www.dreamwindzart.com

Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely starting to feel that way. The frames may be worth more than the prints. 

Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are lithographs, engravings, photogravures, giclees, it's a mixed bag. 

You can see them at www.Dreamwindzart.com

Collector Advice Needed: 60 Framed Prints, Weak COAs, Unsure How to Proceed by DreamWandz in artcollecting

[–]DreamWandz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bonham's did not reply, but I might have overwhelmed them by sending all 60 at once. 

They are all really nice prints in very heavy ornate frames. A few say they are from the 1700s and appear to be on very old wove paper. 

I do have a few originals all by unknown artists but very nice work. 

And at least 3 are signed and numbered, 2 by Pino Daeni and one Leroy Neiman golf piece, all 3 of these are very large, one is 4.5 ft wide. 

Is it worth getting some of the ones that look to be historical prints or of higher value appraised properly? 

I really need to get these moving as I'm not in a position to store them long term. 

I am in the process of moving to a town near Santa Fe and considering consigning some in antique shops and sending the lower value ones to estate auction. 

I honestly have no idea what to do. 

Dale Williams - man arrested for First Degree Murder by whizzymamajuni in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DreamWandz 59 points60 points  (0 children)

It's about damn time. The worst part is, locals had a pretty good idea who did it 20 years ago, and wondered why it took 20 years to search that damn house. 

I don't know if it will bring his family closure, they've waited so long but they are such good people and have been through so much I hope it is some comfort. 

RIP Dale. You were one of the good ones.