Selling to a Dealer:

People contact us regularly wanting
us to purchase their antique prints.
These are some of the suggestions
we give to potential sellers.

Be prepared to do some homework
before contacting a dealer. An email
with the following information is
generally needed to prepare the dealer.

Dos:

a) A clear photo of your item.
b) A close up of signatures, if any.
c) The size of the image.
d) The provenance if available.
e) Any information you may have
    learned about the piece.
Educating yourself is key!

Donts:

a) Do not suggest a retail markup
    price, this is up to the dealer to decide.
b) Do not contact the dealer under the guise
    of asking for an appraisal when your
    intent is to sell the item. You will almost
    never make a sale to a dealer doing this.
c) Do not suggest comparables unless you
    have expert knowledge in this area.

Selling to a dealer can be a positive experience
and a good learning exercize for both parties.





Pochoir Prints--So popular today!

Pochoir prints were stenciled art works popularized in the the 1920s and 1930s.
Paint was applied to the openings of the template, brush marks were often evident.

Even though pochoirs from the 1920s are not NEW, they feel FRESH! The explosion
of colours and mixing of designs is right on TREND. We see them featured on blogs
and on Pinterest all the time.

Pochoir prints can easily be mixed with contempory works of art. Their strength of
image compliments other mediums. A set of 2 or more usually works best to create
a statement wall. A set of six creates the WOW factor.

FRAMING YOUR POCHOIRS

Frame simply. These images speak for themselves, frames should not dominate.
White mats and  white frames work well as do black or muted silver frames also
with white mats. Do not forget to add ultra-violet control glass to prevent fading.


     

This is a set of 4 Benedictus pochoir prints (c1920) with a modern large monoprint.
Mixing the old with the new is possible and gives a very dramatic look.