Dear Valerie,
As a former art appraiser, I have had many experiences with these kinds of
searches, which can be tricky. If you have access to the auction sales database
Artnet or Artquest this would be ideal. Access to minor auction house catalogue
(with sales price lists) like Skinner's or Sloan's that deal in American art wou
also help. It is also possible, but difficult, to contact galleries or dealers
sales information. Perhaps they could at least give you general information on
trends for American art. I hope this helps.
Best of luck,
Sandra Rothenberg
Valerie Frey wrote:
> I have been given a request for for early auction
> prices/records of Cassatt and Sargent paintings. The
> earliest data that has been found is from 1987, which
> reflects only the prices these artists command in a
> mature market. As the research continues, searches
> would expand from Cassatt and Sargent to American
> impressionists and late 19th century European artists.
> Information desired includes: title of painting,
> dimensions, media, year painted, year sold, auction
> house, price estimates, and hammer price. Does anyone
> know where we should start looking? Any help would be
> most appreciated.
>
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