Through my work at Good Find Stores, whether consignment selling or at estate sales, I am blessed to see a wide variety of fine art. Even more so since Southern California where I work and live is so rich with both artists and collectors. It is no coincidence that many quality pieces end up in my collection, or offered for sale here
In today’s economic climate, where the cost of living continues to rise and inflation is stretching budgets thin, finding creative ways to save money is more important than ever. One powerful strategy I preach about often is shopping for and using used items. Not only does this practice help you fight inflation, but it also brings about a host of environmental and societal benefits that can reshape how we think about consumption.
I have, from time to time in my resale work, come across various Erté artifacts. Most recently, at an estate sale I hosted last weekend, we had a silk scarf which has been framed and matted to look like a painting or wall art. Erté’s art deco designs, powerful use of color and suggestive themes have always struck a chord with me,
This is a story about the provenance of two paintings I have for sale at my store. The paintings are original oil on canvas paintings by the celebrated native American painter Duane Dishta. Dishta (October 20, 1937 – January 17, 2011) was a distinguished Native American artist known for his remarkable contributions to contemporary indigenous art.
Selling an estate is a big project. Often, there is a lot of clean up that needs to happen. Usually, there is a real estate transaction somewhere in the mix. Many times, there are valuable items that can’t be kept, but shouldn’t be thrown out. Almost always, there are things of value you don’t realize are valuable. There are curbside, haul-away dumpsters to rent, art to evaluate and sell, auction houses to contact, furniture to consign, and every tiny little detail that needs to be looked at, considered and decided upon.
