Category: Artwork

Statues & Sculptures

Photos:

1. Show entire sculpture/statue

 

2. If possible, photo of someone next to or holding sculpture for scale

 

3. Close up of any artist signatures/markings on sculpture

4. Both sides of sculpture

 

5. Back of sculpture

 

6. Show close ups of any chips, cracks, repairs or other defects found.

Description notes:

  • Mention if there are any chips, cracks, repairs or other defects found.
  • What material is the sculpture/state made of? (wood, stone, metal, plaster, etc.) Click HERE to view material identification guide.
  • Is it one solid piece or multiple pieces? Is the sculpture resting on a base that is included?
  • Will the customer need to bring help to remove the sculpture? Or will there be help available for them?
  • Make a note if it is an extremely large statue that will require a professional mover to remove. If professional movers are required, make a note about alternate an alternative pickup day if needed/possible.
  • If you have any moving/rigging companies you recommend, list their contact info.

Pickup day tips:

Remind customer to bring help and proper materials (moving blankets, handtruck, etc.) if needed.

If it is a large outdoor statue, consider using a garden wagon that can roll across outdoor terrain.

 

Tapestry

Photos:

1. Photo of full tapestry

2. Photo of full room or someone standing next to tapestry to show scale

3. Close up of design on tapestry

4. Back side of tapestry, check for labels/writing

Prints & Lithographs

Photos:

1.  Photo of entire framed piece

2. Close up of art itself inside frame

3. Close ups of any artist signatures, titles, edition numbers

4. Corner of frame close up

5. Full back of frame

6. Close up of any paperwork/certificates included with the piece

Paintings

Photos:

1. Photo of full framed painting

2. Close up of artists signature

3. Close up of artwork itself inside of the frame

4. Close up of corner to show the frame detail

5. Show the back of the entire frame