I have a painting by d gardner - is it valuable?

1. How do I know if my painting is valuable?
2. Who is D Gardner artist?
3. What makes a painting valuable?
4. Is a painting valuable?
5. How can you tell if a painting is an original?
6. How do you price a painting?
7. How do I sell a valuable painting?
8. What do numbers on back of painting mean?
9. Is there an app to identify paintings?
10. How do I know if my art is good enough to sell?

How do I know if my painting is valuable?

Check the Condition of the Piece

You'll want to check to make sure that there are no rips, tears, or cracks. If there are issues with the painting, this will decrease the value. Someone will have to pay more to touch the painting up. If the paint has also faded, you may not be able to get as much money for it.

Who is D Gardner artist?

Daniel Gardner (1750 – 8 July 1805) was a British painter, best known for his work as a portraitist. He established a fashionable studio in Bond Street in London, specializing in small scale portraits in pastel, crayons or gouache, often borrowing Reynolds' poses.

What makes a painting valuable?

An artwork's provenance, the documented history of who it has belonged to, is a huge determining factor in its value. For example, if a painting was once owned by a celebrity, a prominent collector, or perhaps a respected gallery, it will certainly attract higher offers when put on sale.

Is a painting valuable?

While original paintings fetch the highest prices, a rare or specialty print may still be worth millions in some cases. A print of a painting by a well-known artist is often worth more than a genuine painting by an unknown artist. ... A signature from the artist can make a print far more valuable.

How can you tell if a painting is an original?

Examine the feel and look of old art works. Study the depth and number of layers of paint needed to achieve the color desired by the artist. Look at the front and back of the piece. Examine the patina of the piece itself: dirt and dust of the ages, texture, the brightness of colors, or lack thereof.

How do you price a painting?

Multiply the painting's width by its length to arrive at the total size, in square inches. Then multiply that number by a set dollar amount that's appropriate for your reputation. I currently use $6 per square inch for oil paintings. Then calculate your cost of canvas and framing, and then double that number.

How do I sell a valuable painting?

Choose how you wish to sell the paintings. Alternatives include online auction sites, brick-and-mortar auction houses, a consignment gallery, online art sites and private dealers. If you're offering more than one artist's work, you could set up your own gallery or online site.

What do numbers on back of painting mean?

When a gallery or museum displays a work of art it often attaches a label to its back that indicates the artist's name, the picture's title, and usually a date, inventory number and address.

Is there an app to identify paintings?

A new app lets people scan a work of art with their smartphone camera to find out more about it and save a digital copy. The app, called Smartify, uses image recognition to identify scanned artworks and provide people with additional information about them. Users can then add the works to their own digital collection.

How do I know if my art is good enough to sell?

Let them know that you're interested in selling your art, and ask point blank what you need to change to do so. ... Don't be surprised if they seem hesitant to give you a specific number; but if they do mention a set price, it probably means they believe your art is good enough to sell.