by Thomas A. Osorio | Aug 11, 2019 | Art Artworks & Artists
When Art of Estates, art and personal property appraisal firm appraises collections throughout the state of Indiana, we frequently come across works by notable and historical artists from the region. Amongst these historically significant artists in Indiana is the... 
by Art Of Estates | Jun 6, 2019 | Art Artworks & Artists
Birger Sandzén is a noted Swedish artist who emerges as an important painter of the Western landscape in both Kansas and Colorado in the early to the mid-20th century. The artist is remembered for his oil paintings of the Kansas landscape as well as the Colorado... 
by Brady L. Dreasher | Jun 4, 2019 | General Topics
Whenever Art of Estates gets a call from a client about a storage unit full of fabulous art, antiques, and other great personal property treasures from a family members estate, we cringe. Most auctioneers, estate sale companies, and antique dealers do too. The number... 
by Thomas A. Osorio | Jun 1, 2019 | Art Artworks & Artists
The early 21st century is a time of significant change, as digital technologies begin to supersede every facet of our lives. This point in time, like any other, is manifesting through new tools of expression and production. New technologies are changing the way that... 
by Thomas A. Osorio | Jan 8, 2019 | Art Artworks & Artists
Art Institute of Chicago’s Gustave Caillebotte’s Paris Street, Rainy Day painted in 1877 is a defining work for the art museum. Caillebotte’s career as a painter was brief, he started painting late in life and died young. He also did not need to sell... 
by Art Of Estates | Nov 26, 2017 | General Topics
Before working in the Appraisal field, I spent many years in corporate human resources. I was a proponent at the time of using the term Native American to refer to the indigenous peoples who originally populated our country. Part of my role was to uphold the tenets of... 
by Brady L. Dreasher | Oct 14, 2017 | Appraisal Fundraiser
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual, Christian County Library Appraisal Fair Fundraiser. The event will feature six appraisers valuing fine art, toys, antiques, furniture, jewelry, silver, glass, fishing equipment, Native American Indian pottery, decorative arts,... 
by Art Of Estates | Sep 27, 2017 | Art Fair
I’m a nut about American Indian jewelry. And I’m clearly not the only one given the ongoing popularity and demand for the art. One of the things I do a bit differently from many buyers, though, is that I buy my American Indian jewelry directly from the artists... 
by Brady L. Dreasher | Nov 17, 2016 | Appraisal Fundraiser
The Clay County Arts Council is hosting their version of the “Antiques Roadshow” on November 19, 2016, from 4-8pm at the Methodist Family Life Center in Clay Center, Kansas. Two well-experienced appraisers and 4 historians will be providing their niche expertise in... 
by Brady L. Dreasher | Sep 6, 2016 | Non Profit Sponsorship
Art Collector’s Showcase 2016 at the Historic Brown County Art Gallery, will be the Foundation’s 90th Anniversary. The art exhibition will feature early Brown County artist paintings on loan from private collections alongside current members of the historic Art...
