Saturday, July 19, 2008

ARE YOU GETTING A GOOD DEAL?

Wayne Beam Morrell, Front Beach, Rockport 1975
estimate $4000-$6000

The image of "the beach" is iconic in American art. It conjures leisurely holidays and family picnics. Tempting isn't it? But if you haven't done your research, an image like this one may make you feel more stressed than relaxed. Are you getting a good deal or are they asking too much? How much have similar pieces sold for?
On Monday, July 20 (that's tomorrow!) Trinity International Auctions will be selling a wide variety of art pieces including the one above by Wayne Beam Morrell. Morrell is an American artist born in 1923. A similar piece, below, was sold in May of this year. This piece is the same measurement, the same medium, and is a very similar image to the one being offered at Trinity. It sold for $3450.

FRONT BEACH ROCKPORT, MASS, SUMMER 1989
24" x 30"

Oil/Masonite, Signed
Auction House:
James D Julia, Inc.
Estimate: $4000-$6000
Sold: $3,450
05/10/2008

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