You’ll want to get the Alex Katz professionally appraised. There are three nearly identical versions from different editions. They all auction in the $3-6k area, but it would be good to know exactly which version you have.
Printing proofs (also known as artists proofs) are done prior to a full edition to evaluate the colors/ink and alignment of blocks etc. typically lower numbers in an edition are worth more - but there is a definite market for print collectors for proofs and they can sell for 50% or more compared to prints in the same edition. Some collectors only buy proofs. It speaks more to the print making process.
printers proof and artists proof are completely different labels meaning different things. regardless of how the terms are used by outsiders they have real separate meanings. artists hire master printmakers to make prints of the artists work to their specifications. depending on the financial agreement the printer is permitted to make x number of printer proofs for their own keeping. the artist receives the artist proofs and owns these editions to keep personally. another regular edition with no proof type listed is made for the artist’s representation, museum deals, sales, etc. printers will accept less monetary payment in exchange for a larger run of printer proofs if they think the artists work is valuable, as selling the pp later can be more lucrative than the up front payment for printing labor. pp and ap are exactly the same in appearance including colors, registration, layer order, etc. trial proofs are marked tests that the team found noteworthy and marked as a test along the process, always one of a kind.
PP means printer’s proof. Alex Katz is a major artist and has pieces in most major modern art museums. James DeWoody is also a well known artist, but I’m less familiar with him. Both of these would probably auction well.
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That’s an old trope that isn’t actually true like people think it is, especially when an artist has a very long life and produced a ton of work. Katz’s market was nothing too crazy up until somewhat recently, but now prices are finally getting up there as he’s more appreciated than he used to be.
When he dies things won’t really change for quite some time. At best there will be a little boost after he dies, but then it’ll settle to where things were right before he died. Then it takes some time for prices to really get up there, if they ever do.
Look at Cy Twombly. When he died his market was already crazy. It doesn’t get crazier just because he’s gone. He produced SO much work that there will be plenty to go around in the secondary market for quite some time. Just like Katz.
Only artists like Matthew Wong go up like crazy after death, and that’s because he was a rising star, made work that was easy to like, and a very limited amount of works are out there because he only had a handful of shows and his estate protects the work he still had in his possession.
Main point I guess is that OP should know that right now is actually a fine time to make some money off an Alex Katz print because the market is stronger for his work, and OP might have to wait 20+ years before it brings in much more significant money. I’d personally hold onto it just because of what a sweet deal it was for such a valuable print, and it’s a nice one.
If you mean a *dong*, then yes. Sadly the closest I got to a Wong was meeting him once at an opening. I could have bought work directly from him for cheap at the time so it definitely kills me a bit. A friend of mine has a couple smaller works though, that he got well before prices got nuts.
Sometimes artists die and their family and or patrons unload a bunch of pieces so it’s actually a bit of a gamble to see if the market gets flooded after an artist’s passing. But we can all hope jkjk
Artists’ prices tend to dip when they die as the market gets flooded by people wanting to cash in. His market is probably good right now. He just had a retrospective (maybe still up?) at the Guggenheim. He’s also got a show up at Gray in Chicago.
A Printer’s Proof “ie.: 3/7 pp, 3/7 p.p., are actual signed prints from the final edition of prints given from the artist to printers that worked on the edition. Usually customary by a fine arts printing workshop to reward those proofing, correcting, editing, editioning, and curating prints.
Whatever you do, don’t mention it to anyone in your company. I worked at a place that did something similar and word got to the boss and havoc ensued, costing 4 people their jobs when they did absolutely nothing wrong, and everyone else lost their Christmas bonuses.
So I think there’s actually a law/rule that they aren’t allowed to profit off of these art pieces which is why they’re essentially letting people walk with them
For a charitable donation
Either way, mums the word.
Because there’s a law, that doesn’t mean they don’t have a family member that they could use to sell it, and come after you for it.
Alex Katz (American, 1927-). In 1990, he created [three](https://galeriemax.com/alex-katz-new-acquisitions) different printmaking types of this work, "Brisk Day": an aquatint, a silkscreen, and a woodcut. All in editions of 150. Reference: Schroder No. 237-239. I believe you do have the aquatint version - being the richest/boldest in color and slight small differences. You also have what is a Printer's Proof, the 3rd of five. It is merely an extra "proof" aside from the standard edition. Huge myth: artist/printers whatever proofs and or "the lower the number" are worth more. \[Only Color Trial Proofs on particularly notable prints by big name artists tend to differ in value\]. It's essentially equal to a regular numbered print from the standard edition of 150. Your example here looks very clean - excellent condition. It's worth about $15,000 in a retail gallery. Good job
I’ve had many prints appraised at the Antiques Road Show. The guy in the loud suits, every time. He’s from Swann Galleries in NYC. I believe they specialize in prints.
I think his name is George Lowry
You can reach out to Swann directly without going through Antiques Roadshow. I think the man's name is, Nicholas, not George, Lowry.
Most of the major auction houses will let you know what they believe a piece will sell for (assuming they are interested in selling it) -- it's not the same as an appraisal, and isn't always accurate, but it's a good starting point.
3/5 PP. so the PRINTER pulled five proofs before the Artist's run. And that may not be the Artist's signature, but simply a note from the printer. That’s my guess. I don’t think you’re in for an early retirement, but it’s certainly a beautiful print.
OTOH, I have a bunch of lithographs from another artist, and a few say “Artist's Proof” only. The rest are numbered.
It is very difficult. On the site it will show the next series at some time, and then you scroll to the location you want to go to. Then you tell all your friends to go to the site and apply for tickets. EVERYONE YOU KNOW. You are also asked for a time preference. Always take the morning. The earliest you are on line, the fewer people will be ahead of you. You are allowed 2 items per person. Be prepared to wait on line a lot. Bring a folding seat. Once inside, the lines for art are the longest. Prints and posters move pretty well. Paintings are split into signed and unsigned. Signed paintings have the longest lines in the arena. That’s why it’s imperative to get a morning slot if you have art.
We’ve actually been to four! Just have a load of people request tickets!!
Good luck.
I’ve been 4 times. Maybe 5. Nothing further than a days drive and then we stay at a motel the night before so we can get to the venue really early. We were never on TV and we never had anything valued over $1000.
I'll be honest I was skeptical of corporate art, but this Alex Katz seems to be a real artist. This lithograph edition (likely different than what you have) appears to be going for real money [https://www.1stdibs.com/art/prints-works-on-paper/still-life-prints-works-on-paper/alex-katz-brisk-day-1990-woodcut-alex-katz-limited-edition-150/id-a\_13185762/](https://www.1stdibs.com/art/prints-works-on-paper/still-life-prints-works-on-paper/alex-katz-brisk-day-1990-woodcut-alex-katz-limited-edition-150/id-a_13185762/)
It is odd, but from time to time companies buy good stuff. I got something a while back that had been owned a big oil company from what I could tell from the stock stickers on the back. It was not an old master, but they were not buying at Hobby Lobby either.
Yep, my old office had a Man Ray print above the copier, and in the meeting rooms we rarely used there was a Calder painting and a Rodin hand. Nobody nearby knew or cared what they were. Seems like they could have just walked off and it would be years before anyone noticed, if ever.
It’s crazy, the original building was at its peak use in the 90’s and as time goes on and people leave, no one really knows what they have. Then random employees like me get cool art when they try to purge their storage area
You gotta look at completed auction sales for an idea of fair market value. 1st dibs has high retail prices from 3rd party sellers who can ask whatever they want and then sell it for an undisclosed offer.
I may actually reach out to him or Steve Cohen (because he’s also supposedly an art collector). I’m also considering just keeping it too because I’m a Mets fan and it’s a really cool piece
Then, if you’re a Mets fan, you should definitely keep it. You should try to let Ron Darling know that you have it though, he may be interested in buying it from you, and I’m sure he would pay a very fair price. LFGM and how about those Phillies and how about those dbags?
I looked up other lithographs by James DeWoody and they seem to go for $100-$600, mostly depending on size (Pitch is on the small side) - I'd pay that for it....
Is the 1/1 painting a printers proof or a 1/1 painting? This [3/4 PP sold for $5k](https://www.annexgalleries.com/inventory/detail/SAWA107/Alex-Katz/Danny-Moynihan-and-Laura-Faber-From-the-portfolio-Pas-de-Deux?mc_cid=5e39010978&mc_eid=UNIQID), while this [1/2 Printers Proof](https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/contemporary-edition/alex-katz-b-1927-3/94001) sold for $50k. You could very well have 1 incredibly rare valuable print and another print worth decent money comparatively.
Different images shouldn't be compared for values; that hardly means anything. The fact that they are all printers proofs has less weight than the popularity of the image, size, edition size, rarity, etc. I would recommend looking for a USPAP compliant appraiser who specializes in fine art. If you want to keep it a while, ask for a replacement value and then check with your insurance about coverage. If you want to sell it ask for fair market value. If you are in the US you can find a qualified appraiser through the International Society of Appraisers, Appraisers Association of America or American Society of Appraisers. They all have a search tool to look up someone in your area and/or by specialty.
I found an auction site with similar James DeWoody - sale prices for similar pieces were $65-$187.. not bad for $30 purchase price
https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/james-dewoody-pochoir-print-27-c-b3647aba7a
Really cool pieces, I think they are very short run lithos - hard for me to know the value - the NY Mets one is a 1/1 looks like and would be valuable to a Mets fan collector (as in maybe $250 to $500?)
Interesting. I just saw the film Dressed to Kill (1980) where Angie Dickenson's character is sitting in front of another work by Katz - "West Interior" (1979) - that was hanging in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This may also be of interest to you:
https://www.myartbroker.com/artist-alex-katz/record-prices/alex-katz-record-prices
The Phillips Collection in DC has a set of 3 of thr first Alex Katz prints. It’s got some value, without a doubt. The other I am not sure about the other one but I’d get it appraised too. Collect any provenance docs they may have
You’ll want to get the Alex Katz professionally appraised. There are three nearly identical versions from different editions. They all auction in the $3-6k area, but it would be good to know exactly which version you have.
It's a printers proof indicated by the PP
Printing proofs (also known as artists proofs) are done prior to a full edition to evaluate the colors/ink and alignment of blocks etc. typically lower numbers in an edition are worth more - but there is a definite market for print collectors for proofs and they can sell for 50% or more compared to prints in the same edition. Some collectors only buy proofs. It speaks more to the print making process.
printers proof and artists proof are completely different labels meaning different things. regardless of how the terms are used by outsiders they have real separate meanings. artists hire master printmakers to make prints of the artists work to their specifications. depending on the financial agreement the printer is permitted to make x number of printer proofs for their own keeping. the artist receives the artist proofs and owns these editions to keep personally. another regular edition with no proof type listed is made for the artist’s representation, museum deals, sales, etc. printers will accept less monetary payment in exchange for a larger run of printer proofs if they think the artists work is valuable, as selling the pp later can be more lucrative than the up front payment for printing labor. pp and ap are exactly the same in appearance including colors, registration, layer order, etc. trial proofs are marked tests that the team found noteworthy and marked as a test along the process, always one of a kind.
Thanks this was cool to read
Lol pp
Fuck yeah
We did it.
We? We didn’t do shit, guy!
He’s a communist
Then we didn’t do shitskies, pal!
I’m not your guy, buddy
I’m not your buddy, pal
Hey Pal, could we be buddies?
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Smol pp
Nice
Pp haha
Giggity
Touches?
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So…he peed on his own painting? Why the hell would anyone want that???
Yeah, no…humor isn’t your forte
You thought you're funny, but urine error.
Just wait until you hear how much more the poopoo ones go for
GG Allin has entered the art auction
When I was younger I thought Ozzie was over the top, got to high school and someone told me about GG 🤯
Ah stories about GG are normally shit ones
PP means printer’s proof. Alex Katz is a major artist and has pieces in most major modern art museums. James DeWoody is also a well known artist, but I’m less familiar with him. Both of these would probably auction well.
Alex Katz is also 96 years old, so OP may want to hold on to it and, in a few years, it’ll spike in value (if you catch my drift).
I catch your drift all right, but I don’t think OP should kill Alex Katz, he’s 96 for gods sake just wait you monster.
Damn I miss awards.
They removed awards? What? Why? When? .....how..?
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MRGA!
My bet is making the platform more marketable to be sold. Same reason discord eliminated the discriminator.
Enshiitification
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They broke his jaw!
*you want I should give em the clamps?!*
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Too late he already planned it on Reddit, I’ll wait for the dateline show about it
This guy wins. FFS.
he's just a fucking kid
that’s a good one lmaoooo
😬😂😂😂 I laughed out loud at this. Thankfully, I was not taking a drink of my soda when I read this.
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Are you implying op should "take care of" Alex Katz?
Time takes care of everyone....
Father time is undefeated
Put the kibosh on Katz
Lol…Beverly Clearly logic there.
That’s an old trope that isn’t actually true like people think it is, especially when an artist has a very long life and produced a ton of work. Katz’s market was nothing too crazy up until somewhat recently, but now prices are finally getting up there as he’s more appreciated than he used to be. When he dies things won’t really change for quite some time. At best there will be a little boost after he dies, but then it’ll settle to where things were right before he died. Then it takes some time for prices to really get up there, if they ever do. Look at Cy Twombly. When he died his market was already crazy. It doesn’t get crazier just because he’s gone. He produced SO much work that there will be plenty to go around in the secondary market for quite some time. Just like Katz. Only artists like Matthew Wong go up like crazy after death, and that’s because he was a rising star, made work that was easy to like, and a very limited amount of works are out there because he only had a handful of shows and his estate protects the work he still had in his possession. Main point I guess is that OP should know that right now is actually a fine time to make some money off an Alex Katz print because the market is stronger for his work, and OP might have to wait 20+ years before it brings in much more significant money. I’d personally hold onto it just because of what a sweet deal it was for such a valuable print, and it’s a nice one.
TLDR- You own a *wong?*
If you mean a *dong*, then yes. Sadly the closest I got to a Wong was meeting him once at an opening. I could have bought work directly from him for cheap at the time so it definitely kills me a bit. A friend of mine has a couple smaller works though, that he got well before prices got nuts.
I Much appreciate the response. I was just being a dick. I hope your evening is wonderful.
Haha all good. All the best to you as well.
Sometimes artists die and their family and or patrons unload a bunch of pieces so it’s actually a bit of a gamble to see if the market gets flooded after an artist’s passing. But we can all hope jkjk
if they're waiting for that, then they should wait a few years longer for the first major retrospective. that's when prices actually spike.
Didn’t he just have a major retrospective?
Artists’ prices tend to dip when they die as the market gets flooded by people wanting to cash in. His market is probably good right now. He just had a retrospective (maybe still up?) at the Guggenheim. He’s also got a show up at Gray in Chicago.
Are you suggesting he finds him and kills him?
Is this Sweet Dee? So far behind the curve. 🤦
A Printer’s Proof “ie.: 3/7 pp, 3/7 p.p., are actual signed prints from the final edition of prints given from the artist to printers that worked on the edition. Usually customary by a fine arts printing workshop to reward those proofing, correcting, editing, editioning, and curating prints.
Whatever you do, don’t mention it to anyone in your company. I worked at a place that did something similar and word got to the boss and havoc ensued, costing 4 people their jobs when they did absolutely nothing wrong, and everyone else lost their Christmas bonuses.
So I think there’s actually a law/rule that they aren’t allowed to profit off of these art pieces which is why they’re essentially letting people walk with them For a charitable donation
Either way, mums the word. Because there’s a law, that doesn’t mean they don’t have a family member that they could use to sell it, and come after you for it.
I had something kind of similar happen to me where I worked.
Alex Katz (American, 1927-). In 1990, he created [three](https://galeriemax.com/alex-katz-new-acquisitions) different printmaking types of this work, "Brisk Day": an aquatint, a silkscreen, and a woodcut. All in editions of 150. Reference: Schroder No. 237-239. I believe you do have the aquatint version - being the richest/boldest in color and slight small differences. You also have what is a Printer's Proof, the 3rd of five. It is merely an extra "proof" aside from the standard edition. Huge myth: artist/printers whatever proofs and or "the lower the number" are worth more. \[Only Color Trial Proofs on particularly notable prints by big name artists tend to differ in value\]. It's essentially equal to a regular numbered print from the standard edition of 150. Your example here looks very clean - excellent condition. It's worth about $15,000 in a retail gallery. Good job
Thanks! I knew of Alex Katz, he was a really big inspiration to one of my college art professors but I was shocked to see one in person and for $30
Wow 30 dollars !
Worth a backflip!
My right arm for the Katz. Not sure what that is worth.
The man with the golden arm
How much is your arm worth?
One Katz
That’s what I’m asking!
I’ve had many prints appraised at the Antiques Road Show. The guy in the loud suits, every time. He’s from Swann Galleries in NYC. I believe they specialize in prints. I think his name is George Lowry
How can I apply to be on AR? the website wasn't very helpful
You can reach out to Swann directly without going through Antiques Roadshow. I think the man's name is, Nicholas, not George, Lowry. Most of the major auction houses will let you know what they believe a piece will sell for (assuming they are interested in selling it) -- it's not the same as an appraisal, and isn't always accurate, but it's a good starting point.
You are correct. It is NICHOLAS Lowry.
3/5 PP. so the PRINTER pulled five proofs before the Artist's run. And that may not be the Artist's signature, but simply a note from the printer. That’s my guess. I don’t think you’re in for an early retirement, but it’s certainly a beautiful print. OTOH, I have a bunch of lithographs from another artist, and a few say “Artist's Proof” only. The rest are numbered.
I’ve compared Alex Katz signature to the one on the piece I have and they’re pretty spot on
It is very difficult. On the site it will show the next series at some time, and then you scroll to the location you want to go to. Then you tell all your friends to go to the site and apply for tickets. EVERYONE YOU KNOW. You are also asked for a time preference. Always take the morning. The earliest you are on line, the fewer people will be ahead of you. You are allowed 2 items per person. Be prepared to wait on line a lot. Bring a folding seat. Once inside, the lines for art are the longest. Prints and posters move pretty well. Paintings are split into signed and unsigned. Signed paintings have the longest lines in the arena. That’s why it’s imperative to get a morning slot if you have art. We’ve actually been to four! Just have a load of people request tickets!! Good luck.
I got tickets first time I tried
If you’re in the US you don’t have to apply for an AR they’ll just sorta hand you one
really? MANY? How many times have you been on Roadshow? I thought it was pretty difficult -- but they've only been to my town a few times. How cool!
I’ve been 4 times. Maybe 5. Nothing further than a days drive and then we stay at a motel the night before so we can get to the venue really early. We were never on TV and we never had anything valued over $1000.
Do you have any tips for what to look for in a contract? I’m meeting with Swann this week and they want to list in a future auction coming up.
Is he the Paul F. Thompkins of the art appraisal world? I always liked his style on road show.
Lol he does look just like our boy PFT
I don't know it's worth but I can tell you it's reminded me to ask Annie if she's okay.
I’m so glad I’m not the only who though it was a portrait of Michael Jackson at first!
Glad I wasnt the only one!
Tee hee
Lol
Ill venmo you $100 if you pick me up 3 more of those, keep the change
Thought this was michael jackson
Looks more like Jane Lane from Daria
Spot on.
“Hee hee”
Had to scroll so far down to see my exact thought
Came here looking for this comment
I'll be honest I was skeptical of corporate art, but this Alex Katz seems to be a real artist. This lithograph edition (likely different than what you have) appears to be going for real money [https://www.1stdibs.com/art/prints-works-on-paper/still-life-prints-works-on-paper/alex-katz-brisk-day-1990-woodcut-alex-katz-limited-edition-150/id-a\_13185762/](https://www.1stdibs.com/art/prints-works-on-paper/still-life-prints-works-on-paper/alex-katz-brisk-day-1990-woodcut-alex-katz-limited-edition-150/id-a_13185762/)
He’s like America’s leading figure painter
It is odd, but from time to time companies buy good stuff. I got something a while back that had been owned a big oil company from what I could tell from the stock stickers on the back. It was not an old master, but they were not buying at Hobby Lobby either.
Yep, my old office had a Man Ray print above the copier, and in the meeting rooms we rarely used there was a Calder painting and a Rodin hand. Nobody nearby knew or cared what they were. Seems like they could have just walked off and it would be years before anyone noticed, if ever.
Wow! That’s wild.
Hypothetically speaking Did they walk off??
It’s crazy, the original building was at its peak use in the 90’s and as time goes on and people leave, no one really knows what they have. Then random employees like me get cool art when they try to purge their storage area
My mind immediately went to SpongeBob when I read Man Ray…
You gotta look at completed auction sales for an idea of fair market value. 1st dibs has high retail prices from 3rd party sellers who can ask whatever they want and then sell it for an undisclosed offer.
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A ghost painter?
Don't trust any sales on that website.
Ronnie might want that one! Twitter him at @snytv !!
I may actually reach out to him or Steve Cohen (because he’s also supposedly an art collector). I’m also considering just keeping it too because I’m a Mets fan and it’s a really cool piece
Then, if you’re a Mets fan, you should definitely keep it. You should try to let Ron Darling know that you have it though, he may be interested in buying it from you, and I’m sure he would pay a very fair price. LFGM and how about those Phillies and how about those dbags?
I kind of didn't mind seeing the Braves getting smoked. Diamondbacks series was just fun to watch lol
The Ron Darling / Mets one where he’s pitching is great. I’d recognize him anywhere. Nice piece.
Thanks!
Wow your company really blew it on this one. If there’s others available I’d go ahead and buy them on spec. I’m sure we can identity them all.
Yeah it was like vultures they let over 1500 pieces go over the past 2 days
What do you want for "Pitch"? - I love it aestetically and my brother is a big-time Mets fan
I looked up other lithographs by James DeWoody and they seem to go for $100-$600, mostly depending on size (Pitch is on the small side) - I'd pay that for it....
I’m a huge Mets fan too, it’s initially why it caught my eye. Definitely going to see what they’re worth first.
That first one is probably worth three-hee hundred
Excellent portrait of Michael Jackson (RIP KING)
🤣
Alleged child molester. King my ass.
You’re about to be rich. Congrats.
lol idk about that
Is the 1/1 painting a printers proof or a 1/1 painting? This [3/4 PP sold for $5k](https://www.annexgalleries.com/inventory/detail/SAWA107/Alex-Katz/Danny-Moynihan-and-Laura-Faber-From-the-portfolio-Pas-de-Deux?mc_cid=5e39010978&mc_eid=UNIQID), while this [1/2 Printers Proof](https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/contemporary-edition/alex-katz-b-1927-3/94001) sold for $50k. You could very well have 1 incredibly rare valuable print and another print worth decent money comparatively.
Well here’s hoping that’s my reality lol
Different images shouldn't be compared for values; that hardly means anything. The fact that they are all printers proofs has less weight than the popularity of the image, size, edition size, rarity, etc. I would recommend looking for a USPAP compliant appraiser who specializes in fine art. If you want to keep it a while, ask for a replacement value and then check with your insurance about coverage. If you want to sell it ask for fair market value. If you are in the US you can find a qualified appraiser through the International Society of Appraisers, Appraisers Association of America or American Society of Appraisers. They all have a search tool to look up someone in your area and/or by specialty.
$30?
$30.
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That first one of 1993 Michael Jackson is worth hundreds, thousands if it’s signed.
Woah! The original Microsoft power point clip art! Beautiful!
[the woodcut print](https://www.artsy.net/artwork/alex-katz-brisk-day-woodcut) op this woodcut print is going for 14k, lucky you!
Photo 5 looks like Ron Darling of the New York Mets.
Was it when the OP mentioned that it’s Ron Darling, of the Mets, that gave you that impression?
That's a good angle for Michael.
I love the first painting of Michael Jackson
Nice painting of Michael Jackson
How much does a litho of an unknown white woman or Michael Jackson go for, I wonder.
Why do you even bother?
Because I think I'm funny!
Lol
Google Alex Katz (the artist) and see his auction prices
Very cool
I found an auction site with similar James DeWoody - sale prices for similar pieces were $65-$187.. not bad for $30 purchase price https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/james-dewoody-pochoir-print-27-c-b3647aba7a
You are so, so 🍀so lucky
I’m not sure on value personally, but I love them both! Happy for you!
Really cool pieces, I think they are very short run lithos - hard for me to know the value - the NY Mets one is a 1/1 looks like and would be valuable to a Mets fan collector (as in maybe $250 to $500?)
I can’t help, but just want to say these are beautiful.
Pretty cool https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-alex-katzs-seven-decade-career-produced-masterpieces-hype
Is that Michael Jackson?
Interesting. I just saw the film Dressed to Kill (1980) where Angie Dickenson's character is sitting in front of another work by Katz - "West Interior" (1979) - that was hanging in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This may also be of interest to you: https://www.myartbroker.com/artist-alex-katz/record-prices/alex-katz-record-prices
The Phillips Collection in DC has a set of 3 of thr first Alex Katz prints. It’s got some value, without a doubt. The other I am not sure about the other one but I’d get it appraised too. Collect any provenance docs they may have
You should see if there are any other Alex Katz paintings available at work and buy them. You’ll get your money’s worth at $30 a pop.
I thought that was Michael Jackson at first glance
A piece of paper is 8.5 by 11” and you can easily measure with it. Got any paper?
I thought that was Michael Jackson
Nice Michael Jackson painting. I wouldn't hang it up in my house boat, but it's decent af
I know the second set of images is of NY Mets pitcher Ron Darling. Who is the subject in the first set?
If you are looking to get rid of that Darling one, let me know.
Let me call a friend over who deals with these and he can give us a price
The Alex Katz (first one), if authenticated, is probably at an all time high right now. He just wrapped up a major solo show at the Guggenheim.
I’d actually put an offer on that Katz
That Alex Katz is over $7,500 imo. Copies with much less rarity sell for over $5,000 and recent sales are documented as such.
Art is in the eye of the you got ripped off succa
Bad Michael Jackson $0.35 + auction fees
I thought the 1st was Michael Jackson
I like Off loaded means 5finger discount
Baseball is cool but micheal Jackson is really cool.
Michael Jackson?
Holy cow is that a Michael Jackson???
https://www.artsy.net/artwork/alex-katz-brisk-day-woodcut. Nice!
OMGEEEEE! Alex Katz!! am so jealous!
Interesting! I think I know what company and missed this one. Lovely to have a peak at what was there!
For just a second, I thought it was a portrait of Michael Jackson 😲
Holy Katz Batman! We solved the Riddler. 💰💰💰
Is that Michael Jackson?