29777: Hermantin(News)Finding appraisers of Haitian paintings (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: leonie hermantin <lhermantin@hotmail.com>


Posted on Fri, Jan. 05, 2007

ART MARKET
Finding appraisers of Haitian paintings• Q: I have two paintings by a Haitian 
artist, each of a tropical forest scene, which I would like to sell but, having 
bought them from a friend, I have no knowledge of what they might be worth on 
the gallery market. Does Action Line know of any fair and honorable persons 
whom I should contact for an appraisal?

H. R.,

Miami

• A: We asked Virginia Miller, owner-director of Artspace/Virginia Miller 
Galleries in Coral Gables and one of South Florida's most established art 
exhibitors. She said she and her staff can appraise older, more historical 
Haitian artworks. For more information, contact Artspace/Virginia Miller 
Galleries at 305-444-4493 or visit www.virginiamiller.com.

For contemporary Haitian works, Miller recommended Myriam Nader of Galerie 
d'Art Nader. Nader charges $150 for an appraisal, so consider first whether 
it's worthwhile; she can be reached at 305-412-9618.

In Plantation, Haitian art expert Candice Russell also handles appraisals. Her 
fee varies, depending on how many pieces are to be appraised and the extent of 
research requested, but she'll let you know first whether they're worth 
appraising. She can also refer you to specialized galleries, if you're 
interested in selling. She can be reached at 954-792-9887 or luluchat@aol.com.

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