Definition of "listed artist"

TOG, here you go...

http://www.findartinfo.com/english/Artists/Result?artistName=robert+Skemp

It looks like there have been very good auction results. I'm no expert... which is why I started this thread... but it sure looks like he'd be considered "listed."

 

This is what AskArt has for him...

http://www.askart.com/artist/Robert_Oliver_Skemp/103247/Robert_Oliver_Skemp.aspx

 

One of appraisers on Antiques Road Show addressed this question on an episode that was a on a couple of years ago. The appraiser said that a listed artist is someone with a history of sales, auction records, listed gallery showings and pieces in museum collections. They may have mentioned more than this but that's all I am remembering at the moment.

 

Here is an article about Listed Artists

http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Is-A-Listed-Artist?&id=6581862

 

Thanks, Mill Cove. I had read that article, but don't know if the content is mostly opinion or mostly fact. I'm always wary about believing anything on the web unless it comes from a verifiable expert.

 

She sums up most of what the Antique Roadshow appraiser said so maybe a bit of both.

 

That's good to know. Thanks.

 

So based on what she said, I think I'll go ahead and use "listed" for the artist of my etchings... with a clearer conscience about it.

Thanks for all the thoughts and help everyone... much appreciated!

 

The thing is that a well-known artist doesn't need to be called "listed". You're not likely to find anyone referring to Rembrandt as a listed artist.

 

So true.

 

This is true. If I had Rembrandt works to list on eBay, I can't imagine I'd say he was listed!

But with the fairly obscure artist whose etchings I'd like to list, putting "listed" in the title and description may just help me sell them.

Years ago, my husband and I bought a lovely little oil painting from an art gallery in Maine while we were on vacation. One of the selling points was that the artist was listed, and it helped us feel comfortable buying the painting even though it was pricey for us. I imagine at least some other buyers would feel the same.

 

Thanks, Pat. AskArt was on my previous attempts, with no details.
FindArt does supply a short written list with prices realized. The only ones I recognize are the peach picking and warships passing the statue - if it's the statue of Liberty.

I guess I'll simply stop looking. There were really no samples in the family homes, studio or vacation houses. Occasionally an upcoming auction would be mentioned saying they would find out if it was "that one we've been looking for." In 30 years they never found one of his works to take home.

I haven't the slightest idea what he took in on salaries or commissions, but felt there had to be many very high priced sales and I was hoping to see a few samples. I don't think there are any.

 

TOG, I've had luck in the past finding images and info by searching Google for titles of works that I saw listed in FindArt.

 

Old Guy, I found some examples on the Invaluable website. An oil on board illustration painting 36" x 21" sold for $3100.

A 30" x 26" portrait of a Miss Hanford sold for $150

http://www.invaluable.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=m&ord=2&ad=DESC&alF=1&artistRef=1jj9ul2qnp

 

Thanks again, ladies. I really appreciate it. Not being disrespectful, but I have seen those before.

Also no disrespect to his daughter either, but her home was more like an art gallery. Not a room on the first floor had space for another piece of art. Though they did sometimes rearrange when a different piece came in.

One large one is a US General. Not sure which one, but it was Bob's commissioned work that wasn't accepted and he painted a new one. His wife also had such a one in her living room. With my tired mind I can't recall who, but a lady.

Bob's wife Gail was famous on her own. A ballerina under Balanchine. It was amazing to watch this 80 year old tall lady bend over and put her palms flat on the floor, keeping the knees straight.

She had played with art in their studio, upstairs in their large converted barn. I have one of her early pieces received as a gift and one I couldn't resist at the estate sale. A 35x21 oil on board of a cabbage. She did become quite good at it and displayed and sold while spending summers in her beachfront home in Amagansett.

 

I am officially withdrawing my campaign and going to spend more time with my family and friends.

Again, I appreciate all the volunteers and their efforts. Great work, folks. You may, if you must, alert me to any of Bob's work that sold above the $25,000 mark. Under that, please don't spend the time and effort.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.