Auctioning the Works of Earl Biss, Jr
Earl Biss, Jr (1947-1988) was a well-known Native
American artist. He was raised on the Crow reservation in Montana and attended
the Institute of American Indian Art (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico and the San
Francisco Art Institute. He traveled extensively in Europe where he was
influenced by impressionist style of many European artists. His paintings have
an abstract quality with Indian figures merging with the landscape and is known
as Contemporary Southwest Art. A partial list of public collections include the
The Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona, The Philbrook Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma, The
Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico, The Smithsonian Institute,
Washington, DC, The Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado, and The Museum of the
Plains Indian, Browning, Montana.
Earl Biss paintings have done particularly well at
auction houses over the last five years. The number of paintings being offered
and the prices realized have seen a dramatic increase. If you are interested in
consigning works by Earl Biss to an auction house there are several from which
to choose. You will want to research the reputation of the auction houses you
are considering. An auction house will research the Earl Biss painting(s) you
are considering consigning. They will provide a low to high estimate for the
painting(s). This is the range at which the painting(s) are expected to sell
based on past auction results of similar works by Earl Biss. Research past Earl
Biss auction results of the auction house to determine whether they perform
well in the sale of Earl Biss paintings.
You can then establish a reserve for the Earl Biss painting(s) which is the
amount below which you do not wish to sell the painting(s). A consignment
agreement listing the paintings, detailing the estimates, reserves and
commission will then be presented for signature by both parties.
When considering auction houses for the sale of Earl Biss
painting(s), be sure to read their terms and conditions of consignment and
sale. Auction houses will typically charge between five to twenty percent
commission of the hammer price upon sale depending upon the number and / or
value of the Earl Biss painting(s) you are consigning. Note that all auction
houses charge a buyer’s premium on top of the hammer price which is a fee
charged to the winning bidder. Payment to you the consignor is the hammer price
upon sale less the auction house’s commission. You should also be aware of
hidden fees charged by certain auction houses. These include handling fees,
catalog or photography fees and buy in fees. Buy in fees is an amount the
consignor must pay to have the Consignor’s Earl Biss painting(s) returned in
the event they do no sell at auction. This is a tactic to entice the consignor
to lower the reserve(s) to ensure the sale of the painting(s).
There are several reputable auction houses other than the
large auction houses. With the internet even regional or smaller auction houses
can successfully market your Earl Biss paintings to a large national and
international audience. These auction houses can also provide a more personal auction
consignment experience by dealing directly with the owners or managers of the
auction house. They also often have lower fees and will consign Earl Biss works
at no cost to the consignor.
As Earl Biss paintings continue to gain in value and
popularity consigning a painting(s) for sale to an auction house should be a
favorable experience. Complete your due diligence in reviewing the reputation,
experience and terms and conditions of consignment and sale and you should have
a successful sale of your Earl Biss painting(s).
The Larsen Art Auction is located at 3705 N. Bishop Lane in
Scottsdale, Arizona. You can view information at our website www.larsenartauction.com as
well as the Earl Biss Jr paintings being offered in our upcoming 2023 Fall
Larsen Art Auction to be held October 21, 2023. You can also call us direct at
480 941 0900. The Larsen Art Auction times of operation are Tuesday through
Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time.
Consigning the works of Earl Biss
Larsen Art Auction
3705 N. Bishop Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Auction Date: October 21st, 2023
(Auction start from 10:00am MST)
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