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Collier Art Corporation? Art Value/Print/Certificate of Authenticity

August 2nd, 2006 by T.S. Franks

Over the past few months, Fine Art Registry has received email inquiries regarding numbered prints and a few reports of original paintings with a Certificate of Authenticity from the “Collier Art Corporation”.

The most recent email inquiry is duplicated below, courtesy of Julie C.:

“I recently purchased a watercolor print from a sale. The art piece is numbered with a certificate of authenticity from the “Collier Art Corp” of LA California. The artist is EDA. The name of the print is “Moss Basket”, # 4009-90. On the front of the picture in pencil is the number 265-500. This picture is in a locked frame with the certificate on the back. I am interested in knowing its value in the current market and was hoping you could help me. I would really appreciate any information you could give me…” –July 22, 2006, Julie C.

As a public service I thought it would be nice to report what we found in our unofficial investigation and what better way to do so than the new FAR Blog. It seems there are a number of these prints circulating and although not as many, a few original paintings as well, with a significant number of owners looking for answers regarding the artists who rendered the various works apparently authenticated by Collier, as well as the value of that art.

Regarding the artists who may or may not have produced the art work. The answer is: who knows? We haven’t found a single case where the art work bearing a Certificate of Authenticity from Collier ever resulted in a positive identification or direct connection with any of the artists whose initials or signatures appear on the art work or whether the artists who are purported to have executed the work ever existed at all.

The initials “EDA” that Julie references as belonging to the artist are more likely the initials of the agent acting for Collier at the time. Julie didn’t indicate whether her print was signed but maybe she will follow up with a comment here and provide us with more information.

The Collier Art Corporation is no longer a viable business, meaning that the company no longer has a physical operating presence that we could find in our investigation. These types of companies come and they go over the years and this one seems to have been defunct for quite some time. You have to remember too that this company was in existence long before the advent of the World Wide Web.

However, Fine Art Registry has been able to determine the following information, current as of July 21, 2006:

The Collier Art Corporation was incorporated in Los Angeles on May 22, 1969. The current status of the corporation is “Suspended.” This means that the Collier Corporation has lost all rights and powers for failure to meet statutory filing requirements of either the California Secretary of State’s office or the Franchise Tax Board.

One could try sending a letter of inquiry to the authorized statutory agent for Collier Art Corporation, currently listed with the California Corporation Commission with the following address:

Larry Slaten
3221 S La Cienega Bl
Los Angeles, CA 90016

Your chances of getting a response are slim. And it could very well be stale contact information. But who knows?

The bottom line is the Collier Art Corp prints are probably worth about as much as someone is willing to pay. Depending upon the printing process used and the quality of the print in today’s market, you might expect a value of anywhere from $25 to $250, and I’m being generous here on the high figure. The fact that the print is framed is a plus. More often than not though, the frame is worth more than the print itself. Prints are a dime a dozen these days and Certificates of Authenticity are abused and faked and forged on a regular basis. So much so in fact that they are rarely given any weight whatsoever.

59 Responses to “Collier Art Corporation? Art Value/Print/Certificate of Authenticity”

  1. on 23Aug 2006 at 4:32 pm1 Ingo Schweitzer

    Thank you for the information. My sister, just a few days ago, gave me a print with a certificate of authenticity from Colliers on the back of it, to sell. I never heard of Colliers and the info I looked up at the time showed me nothing. Today, I looked some more and here is your article!! Nice, and, considering she found this print 10 years ago in a pile after a neighbor moved away, kind of odd timing.

    Regards,
    Ingo

  2. on 18Sep 2006 at 7:59 pm2 S culp

    I have a painting by Barton Certificate number 41955-110
    Titled Santa Anita can you tell me more about the artist? The painting is 8X10 framed. I think it is an abstract of a horse race at Santa Anita Race Track. Thanks Suzanne

  3. on 14Oct 2006 at 1:36 pm3 Kim Manning

    I have “Girl With Flowers” by Shari. Registry # 1387-80. Its a nice sketch in an old frame. Handed down from my mother. This was good information.
    Kim

  4. on 28Nov 2006 at 6:51 pm4 lonnie

    aquired a painting ( original oil ) with the top portion of a certificate of authenticity from the collier art corporation. there’s no info. on the artist or the name of the painting. the only markings are on the back of the canvas that is 94 above 17763. the certificate is dated may 11/77 n.y. the picture is of some kind of large tug looking boat with 3 masts besides a dock. the city in the background has buildings with domed roofs that look like it could be turkish or russian. it also has a yellow sky background. the frame is wooden custom made in 3 sections. could anyone give me some info. on this painting (year,artist,etc. ) thanks. ppeasey@aol.com

  5. on 24Jan 2007 at 6:49 pm5 Frances B.

    I found this from Google at http://cowboyartshow.com/inforequests.htm.
    Visitors who have work purchased from Collier Art Corporation should find the following information of interest - with thanks to Maureen Leuallen: Collier was an Art Auction house that did Auctions for fund raising. Much the same as Robert Sills Gallery and Patrician Art Gallery. They operated in the 70’s and early 80’s. Most of their auctions were at military installations, churches, synagogues, etc. Sills was the first in the industry (they were in LA and Chicago), then Collier opened. Sills sold to Patrician in 79 or 80. I worked for Sills in Chicago. The auctioneers went from one company to another.
    We bought several etchings, lithographs, and prints from the Collier Art Corporation at two art auctions Sep 20, 1975 and again on Mar 14, 1976 at Chase Field (US Navy) Beeville, TX. They mentioned that some were potentially valuable, and some would probably never be. I will be trying to sell our Salvador Dali, Chagall, Miro, Calder, and an unsigned Picasso so I will report back if possible.

  6. on 24Jan 2007 at 7:22 pm6 Frances B.

    RE: Collier Art Corporation prints, etc. sold at military auctions:
    In September of 1988, I paid for two fine arts appraisals from a Member of the Appraisers Association of America, Antonio Loro, Ph D, Member A. A. A. & Cert. Senior Member I. S. F. A. A. who appraised the two works by Dali as being worth more than I paid for them. His disclaimer in the back of the appraisal reads as follows:
    “The statements contained in this appraisal are made for (the owner’s) purpose and reflect the estimated market value. This report does not constitute an authentication, nor should it be construed as other than a valuation based upon visual examination of the subject’s material culture, condition and stylistic age. Positive authentication can not be established without scientific tests utilizing special equipment, and procedures.”
    He told me verbally that the etching and lithograph appeared to be authentic, and that there were no variations to think otherwise, and that these pieces were in keeping with the references books he had on Dali’s documented works.

  7. on 02Feb 2007 at 6:20 pm7 T. C. Thornton

    I have a print also.
    It states: Certificate of Authenticity.
    This is to certify that “Marcelle Linder” is a collector’s print.
    Artist: Lautrec
    Registry No. 42665-70

    It is framed and the information is on a certificate on the back of the print.

    I am interested in finding out more about this print, including what it is worth. I have had it for over 20 years.

    Thornton19@aol.com

  8. on 06Feb 2007 at 7:25 pm8 J.A. Hula

    I have an original oil, also with Certificate of Authenticity from Collier Art Corporation. No date. Artist’s name is Darving, painting is called “Denmark”. Artist signiture looks more like “Darwig”? Would be interested to know if anybody knows of this artist.

  9. on 15Feb 2007 at 7:27 pm9 Fred F

    This note is for Frances B, and others regarding art bought at military auctions conducted by Collier Art Corporation in the late 70’s or early 80’s.

    I bought two Dali prints (”Double Image” and “Homage to Lincoln”) in 1979 at one of these auctions. (In fact, I still have the invoices with Collier’s old mailing address etc.) Frances B, I was just curious if you had the same ones?

    Shortly after returning to the states, I received a call from a law enforcement agency asking about those two pieces. Apparently other buyers were challenging the authenticity of pieces sold by Collier during that same auction. At the time I was rather naive and was certain the pieces were actual signed and numbered Dali prints. Today though, I am not so certain. I do intend to have them appraised later this year along with some other pieces I’ve picked up over the years.

    Regards,

    Fred//

  10. on 17Feb 2007 at 1:05 am10 T.A.

    I have a Certificate of Authenticy for Sampan, a Pressed Straw sailboat sailing on a sea of pressed straw. Artist is Yoko. Registry number is 18678-80 with a signature. Any help is appreciated.

  11. on 17Feb 2007 at 5:02 pm11 Jessica W.

    I have an original oil painting by Del Pianto called “Silhouettes” it’s 12×16 and it also has the Collier Art Corporation certificate on the back. Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

  12. on 23Feb 2007 at 1:25 pm12 Cherie

    Hi, I recently got a print with Collier Art and No. 42482-400 on it, signed Litholgraphy, old farm house and barns in the snow, focus on mail box and telephone lines, by William Nelson, and it looks like about 500 Litholgraphs were made. I found this site on the web before trying to contact them about the artist and worth. Thanks for responding.

  13. on 26Feb 2007 at 12:06 pm13 Lyn

    I also have the Homage to Lincoln or Lincoln Vision from Collier Art. It has a registry # of 20399-150 and is plate signed, or so I think. (I thought when I acquired it that it was hand signed.) I framed it and love looking at it but just got the paperwork out this morning to look at and to figure this whole thing out.( If possible) So glad to find this site. To Fred F.or Frances B. if you find out more, please let me know.I find the whole thing interesting. I also have another Dali E.A. (artists proof) and a Picasso “plate signed” from another art house by the name of ” Hang-Ups Art Enterprises, Inc.” These were purchased in 1963 & 1977. Seems like a similar company, with the similar idea. I basically have framed these pieces for my enjoyment but it would still be nice if they were worth something, like more than I paid for them. As I always say, they are only worth what someone is willing to pay for them.I paid for the Dali Lincoln $100.00
    Picasso Plate Signed $100.00
    Dali Etching “E.A.” $200.00
    Feedback would be nice. Thanks, Lyn
    lbkusher@aol.com

  14. on 26Feb 2007 at 1:10 pm14 Cathy

    I am looking for info on an artist ? “L Prato”.Having read these posts I am not encouraged that such a person exists .I have a framed piece bought through Patrician Art in the 80’s ,yup a Navy base auction.Any and all info welcome.Thanks .

  15. on 28Feb 2007 at 10:06 am15 Ryan

    I have a framed piece of art…on the back it says

    Certificate of Authenticity

    Collier Art Corporation of Los Angeles, California, Certicies

    ‘Sidewalk Cafe’

    is an original colored lithograph signed and numbered created by the Artist

    Hunchet

    Registry# 19682-100

    Authorized Signature is undecipherable, possibly lea silmund???

    Thanks for posting the info about Collier

  16. on 08Mar 2007 at 2:08 pm16 Rebecca

    I was given a serigraph for a friend The serigraph has the Collier label on it with registry # as well. The artist is Caldwell. I could find in my research and artist who’s works were of this type and medium, listed only with no bio or other info available. Thanks for the head’s up.

  17. on 18Mar 2007 at 12:39 pm17 Rod Morgan

    I can add to the growing list of Collier Art Corp art works that need to be up-dated. Has anyone any Serigraphs or Lithographs by “Milder” (I have one called Capricorn) or “Friedlander” (my lithograph is called Royal Brussels Museum). They are both good size approximating 25″ x 20″ and 30″ x 22.5″ respectively.

    It would be interesting to know if several of these artists, or even similar prints, etc. were sold about 25 years ago.

    Thanks.

  18. on 24Mar 2007 at 5:37 pm18 Tina

    I recently purchased a Collier Art Corp. lithograph from the Goodwill. It’s a 16”x 18”, matted with a heavy walnut frame. The Cert. of Authenticity on the back is yellowed with some age, and states #19343-120, artist BRUCE, and title is Sacre Coeur Facade. It depicts a left-front view of the Sacred Heart Basilica in Paris, France. The basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city.

    Since I’ve actually visited the basilica, I thought the lithograph was quite beautiful. The images of the people gathering on the front steps are very abstract and in 70’s-looking attire. Anyone know anything more about this auction house? I’d like to find out more about who the artists were that worked for Collier. Any information as to the value of this lithograph would also be appreciated.

    Tina

  19. on 25Mar 2007 at 2:13 pm19 Veronica

    My friend asked me to investigate on line the potential value of her serigraph Title: Downhill at Dusk by Ted Tanabe #91 of 350 with a certificate of Authenticity from Collier Art Corp of Los Angeles. I would appreciate any feedback on where to go to determine this. Artfact.com does not list the artist nor piece. Google does not produce any sites from the piece’s title and limited listing on the artists.

  20. on 25Mar 2007 at 3:30 pm20 susan w.

    i too am the owner of several pieces of artwork “authenticated” by collier and purchased in the ’70s on military bases. while i am also skeptical of the provenance of these pieces, mine are signed by known artists…lautrec, dali, picasso and cobelle. i did some research on the one “by” dali ( it has an actual pencil sig. at bottom right ). the person i spoke with has worked in a new york gallery for many years and actually worked with dali. he said that dali sold the litho plates ( in his late years ) to a company called (i think this is right) the collectors’ group. being no dummy, savvy salvadore etched “pour gc” on the plates so that this would show up when the lithos were printed ( mine does in fact have this at the bottom left ). the gentleman does not believe that this pencil sig. is dali’s, although he didn’t see mine in person. i don’t have any info about the other artists, but i hope this will be helpful. my pieces are well framed and i enjoy them every day, no matter what they’re worth! sw

  21. on 01Apr 2007 at 6:10 pm21 Henry Liguori

    I have a certificate of authenticity for a Lithograph entitled: Difference of Opinion by the artist: Herr, registry # 17346-60, date and signed on October 28, 1978 in California. Signature on the certificate cannot be made out. It portrays a rabbi looking at a painting of a nude woman with his two young daughters and his wife trying to wisk them away. I got this from a Navy Chaplain, so I assume he bought it at a Navy military base auction. These auctions were quite popular on Navy Bases.

  22. on 04Apr 2007 at 10:59 pm22 Bobbie McKnight

    I have a signed 8×10 media original oil painting titled “Pastoral” with an artist’s name Bellis on it. On the back is an authenticity tag that has the numbers 16280-100 with autorized signature, K. D.?, with the following numbers, 6360. Can you help me with any history and infomration of any kind? Thank you.

    Bobbie

  23. on 01May 2007 at 5:27 pm23 Heather

    I have a painting of a lovely boat scene entitled Ebb Tide, Signed Wilson,
    Nicely done with heavy oil. I too was hoping to find information about Wilson. Found this one at a yard sale.

  24. on 12Jul 2007 at 8:50 pm24 shirley

    Fred and Francis B; I also purchased a lithograph at an Army post auction. Figuring someone would bid over me I offered $50. for “Martian Foreplay”. You can imagine. It bears a Collier’s Cert. of Auth. #18943-100, claims to be a signed artist proof by Miripolsky. When I had my first child, it went in the closet. Tired of having it hanging around, I seek to sell it. Any info is welcome.
    Shirley

  25. on 28Jul 2007 at 3:21 pm25 Mary

    I have two signed lithographs from Collier Art in the 80’s when my husband was in the military. One is “Garden Festival” and one is “Wintertime”- both supposedly by DePaola. They are beautiful and there were apparently two others - one of summertime and one of fall in the series. I enjoy them and am trying to find the other two. Its a shame that Collier Art Corporation was most likely not so honest.

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  27. on 09Aug 2007 at 1:35 pm27 Tina

    Another to add in the Collier Art of L.A. mystery. I found an obviously vintage, signed in plate, numbered 225/450 Picasso print. Bull & bullfighter scene. It’s really cool- just black brush strokes, very quickly done. Anyway, for $45. It has the cheap looking little COA on the back and a registry #. maybe this is worth a little something? Anyone?

  28. on 25Aug 2007 at 11:47 am28 Richard E

    More Collier Art of L.A. I purchased a large Dali litho entilted “St Lucy” (my wife liked it because her mother’s name is Lucy) in about 1977 at a military base auction. The litho is quite beautiful and we have indeed enjoyed it over the years. This year I attended an art auction aboard a cruise ship and heard a lot of the same sales nonsense. A Dali litho was listed at value of about $28,000. The signature looked to be the same as on my litho, which was signed in stone as well as pencil. I resolved to find a value on “Lucy”. My litho print was 113/150, so I presume there are 149 other copies of this print out there somewhere. Research so far turns up no information on “St Lucy” in the Dali books, and in the world of the internet searches one would expect some kind of “hit” if it were real. The Certificate of Authenticity on my litho has a number and date as well. The litho stone date was 1973. Thankfully, I paid a relatively small sum in 1977.
    If there are any other owners of “St Lucy” out there, I sure would like to hear from you.

    dickelof@gmail.com

  29. on 26Aug 2007 at 8:27 am29 Jimmy

    Another Collier find. Any info would be appreciated. I purchased an original oil on canvas with the Collier label on the back for $6.00. It is signed W. de Zwalt. The painting is titled “Whitecaps” and is 15 x 30 inches. Looks good but who knows? Thanks! Jimmy

  30. on 26Aug 2007 at 8:43 am30 Jimmy

    My mistake, it is signed W. de Zwart.

  31. on 27Aug 2007 at 9:34 am31 Sharon Letson

    I have in my possession quite a few lithos, etchings, acrylics, enamel on copper and steel engravings all purchased at the auctions in the 70’s when I lived in Southern California.
    One of them is a framed acrylic named Persian Passion and the artist name is faint, but looks like Tai. Also from the Collier Art Corporation auctions, I’m going to try selling it on eBay, but have no idea what it’s worth and can’t remember what I paid, but I know we were very frugal in our bidding and wouldn’t have paid more than $100. It’s probably not even worth that at this time, but it’s worth less to me as a dust collector on the wall where it’s hung for 30 years. Some of the other art I purchased are my favorites and I wouldn’t part with them. Anyone heard of this Tai person?

  32. on 07Sep 2007 at 11:05 am32 Judy Morgan

    This is for Mary (#25) I also have Garden Festival and Wintertime! Well, what does that tell us? The writing on mine are in pencil, and includes the #, the Name of the artist, and the name of painting. I also have a 3rd Depaola that is larger in size and is called Lago Dei Cigni (Swan Lake). All three are lovely, framed, and are currently on my wall as we speak. I bought them in San Diego, probably 25 yrs ago from a nursing home that decided to finally clean out their very cluttered storage room, so they had an art sale. These were pieces that had been collected over the years from people who had died at the home and family had never claimed. I found that interesting, and got them all for $30. Much later I learned that this artist was very famous and I could have a treasure on my hands! Now it looks like that’s probably not so…I will continue my investigation until I’m satisfied. P.S. All three are certified.

  33. on 12Sep 2007 at 11:23 am33 red merchant

    Ah Collier. Yep, military bases were their fav’s, especially in Europe. I purchased four wonderful prints. One ‘Dali’ is the Lincoln shadow portrait with the woman, nude of course, as the center point. Another two are of vintage WWI aircraft, and they are quite beautiful and extremely well drawn and painted. I paid a small price for them, and bought them for their quality and subject, not really interested in their “future”, but it would be nice to be able to go to a site, and see if Johnnie Bruce, Yoko, Dali, Gauli etc. actually did exist other than in the minds and hands of copy artists who were active at the time. Of course we all know Dali, Yoko but?

    RedM

  34. on 18Sep 2007 at 3:51 pm34 Chuck Lantz

    I’m going to take a huge risk and post with my real name. Why is it a risk? I worked for Patrician for a few years, first as a producer of their television auction programming, and then as an artist. I also sold a number of artworks to Colliers, Royal Art and Robert Sills Galleries. If you have any specific questions about any of these galleries, or the works they sold, feel free to email them to me at: chuck@2007ac.com.

    On the authenticity of the work they all sold, in my experience there were only a couple of instances where the authenticity of a piece was questionable. Taking the work from Dali as an example (I say “from” rather than “by” for good reason), the galleries usually bought in substantial quantity from those directly associated with the Dali atelier, so the auction prices paid by the bidder for those pieces was very reasonable as a result. On authenticity, any questionable edition numbering or signature validity was already in place when they left the Dali studios, as far as I know.

    So, is the Dali you purchased at auctions produced by the any of the galleries mentioned above “authentic”? In my experience with them I’d say yes, absolutely. Dali was, after all, very prolific and market-wise. How much work he actually put into each piece before his personal agents sold the piece is their problem, not ours.

  35. on 22Sep 2007 at 11:21 am35 John Parries

    Just picked up an oil of a Paris Street Scene signed by Hammer.
    COA on the back from Collier–no number though, just initialled.
    This is our first attempt at identifying it.
    Seems like it will be a challenge.

  36. on 11Oct 2007 at 8:49 am36 April

    I have a Collier Art original art piece by the artist S Roza. Registry #61359-110. I and my mom bought it at an art exhibition and auction on Dec. 3, 1982. It was a fundraiser for the Kearney State College Student Social Work Organization in Kearney, Nebraska. I have an invitation for the event and a receipt for the piece. With tax, mom paid $36.23. It has a great frame, so I figure the frame might be worth a little more than that today. As a middle schooler, I had a great thrill with my mom bidding on the piece and I still have it hanging in my bedroom. This is the description of the event on the invitation, “This is an unusual opportunity to view an acquire exclusive editions of original graphics, oils, and watercolors. Featured will be international award winning artists such as Hinte, Kelly, School of Paris Artists and many, many, more. Such world-famous masters as Dali, Picasso, Miro, and Chagall will also be represented. Each work of art is in a frame individually selected to complement that particular piece. A piece of fine art will be given away as a Door Prize.” A great memory for me.

  37. on 15Oct 2007 at 4:46 pm37 Betty B Gibson

    Does anyone have info about my framed lithograph signed and numbered print? Here’s the description.

    Artist: Gill
    Dated: 1910
    Name: Gibson Girl
    Medium: Pen & Ink Handcolored
    Numbered 101/250
    Certificate of Authentiticy: Collier Art Corp
    Registry # 17662-50.

    I purchased it at a fund-raising art auction for the Mississippi Mental Health Association in Jackson, Mississippi in the mid-70’s, so I’ve had it for over 30 years.

  38. on 05Nov 2007 at 10:55 am38 Monique

    I purchased a serigraph from Collier Art when I was in the Navy and stationed in Adak Alaska. I don’t remember what I paid but I do remember that it was not inexpensive - especially for a young person in the military. The painting is by De Paola and is called “Shear Joy”. It is signed and numbered. I have been trying to find out something about this artist and painting but to no avail. If anyone can tell me about this piece and what it’s potential value might be I would really appreciate it.

  39. on 12Nov 2007 at 3:40 pm39 Chuck Lantz

    More information on Collier Art.

    After reading more posts here and on the “Cowboy Art” website, all involving work sold by Collier, Sills, Patrician, Royal and other art auction companies, I wanted to add to what I posted previously.

    All these auction houses bought and sold a full range of art, from high-end “big names” such as Picasso, Miro, Dali, etc., to up and coming mid-range artists, all the way down to local commissioned artists, and in a very few cases, production artists.

    Since all the art auction houses mentioned were based in the Los Angeles area, they often sold pieces done by celebrities who did art as a hobby, or in some cases, as a second career, Red Skelton being a good example.

    Commissioned art was usually done by local artists who worked directly for the gallery, selling them signed print editions or original watercolors, oils, etc. Quite a few local artists and art students were able to stay afloat primarily due to such sales to the art auction houses. (I know, … I was one of them for awhile)

    Production art was the low end of the art food chain, and was usually done by a silkscreening studio, using stencils and some hand work. The original was usually a commissioned work, from which the stencils were made for the silkscreen runs. Judging the validity of these art works is a tough call, since many “legitimate” artists sometimes use similar printing techniques.

    None of the art auction companies I mentioned were “rip-offs”. In fact, they all were very aware that the organizations who hired them to do their charity auctions were a very close-knit community. If an art auction house sold anything questionable at one of the auctions, the word would spread quickly. For that reason, I often saw auctioneers sell a piece early if they thought the bids for that piece were going too high. They weren’t fools. The houses I worked with also had a return policy, with a cool-off period in case the buyer changed their mind about a piece.

    From my own experience, the best rule of thumb when judging the value of the piece you’ve acquired is one used by many of the auctioneers themselves, as they opened the bidding; … without considering the investment value of the piece, do YOU like the piece, and do you think it was worth what you paid for it?

  40. on 15Dec 2007 at 4:35 pm40 Ben

    Hello, I am in possession of a Collier certified colored lithograph titled “Spring” - registry #21939-170. The artist’s name is difficult to read both on the art and certificate but may be Dua, Darr Bau or Barr. Any information you might have regarding this piece would be appreciated. Thank you.

  41. on 07Jan 2008 at 5:00 pm41 Anatole

    I too purchased Dali’s “Double Image” signed litho at a Jewish center in Los Angeles back in the 70’s with Collier’s certificate of authenticity affixed. I too would like to know whether it is authentic and its value. Fred F in this thread above has the same print. How can this be determined?

  42. on 07Jan 2008 at 7:47 pm42 Karen

    Wow! I am so glad that I have found this web site. My husband inherited a framed painting (enamel on copper) by artist W. Rubins -possibly Harry Winfield Rubins, authenticated by Collier title “Colorful Winter” #29999-130 or 24999-130. It is far more centimental value but was wondering if it is of any monetary value.
    Thanks!

  43. on 14Jan 2008 at 6:10 pm43 Shari

    In reply to #17 Rod, my parents have a C. Milder registry 186622-11D. 68/200 Sorry, I don’t know the title of the painting. My parents live in South Texas and acquired the painting at a friend’s garage sale.
    The composition is a floral arrangement in vivid colors. Like all the others above, a certificate of authenticity from Collier Art Corp. of Los Angeles, CA is on the back of the framed piece.
    If you are interesed in purchasing, please contact me at s58woolson@comcast.net

  44. on 31Jan 2008 at 8:37 am44 Bruce

    Hello,

    I had always admired a particular litho a friend of mine had. When he sadly passed away, he willed it to me. I was surprised to find out that it was a (possible) Dali and the subject of the litho was Picasso. The certificate of Authenticity on the back said:

    “Homage to Picasso”
    “Lithograph”
    “Signed & Numbered”
    “Dali”
    “Registry No: 62256-1000″

    I have had trouble finding out any information on it’s actual authenticity, although I still admire the litho. I have no idea on it’s value, but am more curious as to it’s ‘history’. Any information on it would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks…

  45. on 11Feb 2008 at 9:00 am45 Ron Venturini

    I have a”Original Oil” by J.M. Verdi, purchased in the mid seventies at Plattsburg AFB, NY. The painting is titled ” Nude ” and sports a number #2622 D on the wood work holding the painting. The Certificate of Authenticity from Collier is signed by a an Arnold Slereva as the Autherized Signature. I have not been able to track down any thing on this artist, if in fact he is real. The oil is signed and initialed J.M. Verdi. o the back of the canvas.

  46. on 14Feb 2008 at 4:48 pm46 Bob Jones

    Have just purchased a Collier Art Corporation authenticated
    oil signed Castel and named on the certificate: “Market Place”.
    Any other Castel oils out there?

  47. on 20Feb 2008 at 8:43 pm47 Maren

    This is a reply to John (#35).
    I also have an oil painting signed my Hammer (C.G.Hammer?), with the COA on the backside of the frame. Mine is just called “Landscape”, no registry number. Any advice?

  48. on 25Feb 2008 at 3:07 pm48 Marcia

    I have a serigraph titled “Flora One” with registry number 60579-190 by an artist with the initials EDA. It is signed, numbered and framed. Does anyone know the value?

  49. on 01Apr 2008 at 5:52 pm49 Jan

    I’m finding it interesting to read all of these informative postings. I purchased a nicely framed Collier Authenticated oil painting recently at an estate sale. It is signed Mirra and titled Peaceful Haven. When I purchased it I thought it might be a production piece, but I like the subject matter. It measures 20 X 24 and is of a ship moored at a harbor (very lineal and modern in style).

    Does anyone have any comments?

  50. on 20Apr 2008 at 10:46 am50 epags

    General interest to all who have purchased art that was certified by the Robert Sills Gallery. I have a number of prints that I acquired at auction with both the Robert Sills Gallery as well as the Collier Art Gallery. (Both which are defunct)

    Recently I attempted to sell a limited edition Alexander Calder serigraph and the sale was stopped when the Calder Foundation of America filed a copyright violation complaint. I have been in conversation via phone and email with the Foundation staff and while we have not resolved the issue to my satisfaction (no documentation of copyright violation has been provided yet. There is a very likely chance that some of the Robert Sills Gallery art may have been, as in my case, unauthorized editions of his work.

    I have been trying to contact the Salvador Dali’ Foundation in Spain to see if they can document the art work I have of Dali’.

    Will post here again as the situation progresses.

  51. on 05May 2008 at 11:44 pm51 Michele

    Hello…I have a framed colored lithograph, D Apres with certificate of authenticity from Collier Art Corporation. The artist is ROUSSEAU.. The registry # is 16106-100…The title I believe is ” La Peinture Naive Francaise”. The actual lithograph is 16″ x 21″. The picture has what almost looks to be the three musketeers, with a lady wearing a red dress sitting on the grass. There are white buildings with red roofs and a very old looking flying plane ( like what the wright brothers would have flown). Below the picture are big red letters saying… LA PEINTURE NAIVE FRANCAISE DU DOUANIER ROUSSEAU A NOS JOURS…. Then below that in smaller black letters….MAISON DE LA PENSEE FRANCAISE 2 RUE DE L’ ELYSEE-VIII 16 JUIN - 9 OCTOBRE 1960…Then below that the word…MOURLOT… All in all the whole thing is 21″ x 27″ with a heavy silver toned metal frame. If anyone can translate or knows anything about this picture feel free to respond PLEASE…

  52. on 11May 2008 at 3:22 pm52 Steven

    Well, just got home from a yardsale with a Collier authenticated “original Colour Lithograph created by the artist” Miro, titled “Derriere le Miroir,” registry # 1476-50. Seller said (I think he was honest) he paid about $200 for it originally. It’s in pretty good shape save for a bit of foxing. I’d appreciate any helpful info from anyone. I’ve read through this blog and there doesn’t seem to be anything quite definitive concerning the authenticity of all these artworks. Some point negatively, some positively. It would be nice to find out from a very knowledgeable source at some point.

  53. on 14May 2008 at 5:37 pm53 Kashanna

    My husband has a framed watercolor with a certificate of authenticity from collier art corp. The piece is called “Sabbath Lite” the artists’ name is Adi and it is number 127-250. Can anyone give us any info on the piece and the artist?

  54. on 16May 2008 at 10:19 pm54 pamela

    This message is two-fold: to Epags—-Did you ever get in touch with the Dali foundation in Spain and did they give you any helpful info?

    Secondly: I bought several pieces at an auction at a hotel held in Southern California by HANGUPS; I have read that there was a lawsuit against them for selling fakes. Does anyone know any of the details and should i just assume the ones I purchased are fakes? I have a Dali (Time in Space) a melting clock variation but i have not been able to find anything out about this piece.

    Thanks to anyone who can add to my search!

  55. on 24May 2008 at 9:08 pm55 Ruslan

    Hello all,

    What an interesting find this site is with all your stories! So, I too have a picture with a certificate of authenticity from the Collier Art Corporation. Mine is a color lithograph by Georges Trincot; the certificate number is 20055-170 and is signed and numbered 1 of 245. The title of the litho is “Round the Turn” and it depicts a group of horses and their jockeys coming round the turn on a racetrack with a gathering of spectators standing near the rails watching them - their stretch conveys the speed and competion well.

    There is a fair amount of biographical information about Monsieur Trincot included on the C of A - for instance, he was born in 1921 in Paris and grew up at his Uncle’s riding stables. In 1946 he entered a conservatory where he devoted himself to painting for the next 14 years. It goes on to say that he has had exhibits throughout France, at the Gallery des Champs Elysee and Galerie Carlton, and that his works are collected internationally.

    I bought it on an auction for small money and feel I did well - I find it hard to imagine that this is some sort of forgery; the name is not famous enough. Most likely the company picked up a substantial number of prints from M. Trincot during a foray in France to buy wholesale art for the business; perhaps from some of the more famous names mentioned.

    In any case; feel free to contact me if any of you have any interest, or anything to add.

    Regards, Ruslan Moore, albaz@bellsouth.net

  56. on 26May 2008 at 2:51 pm56 john b

    My contribution to this mystery is a signed leroy neiman offset litho matted and framed title: Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer is a kick in the grass (1975) Registry# 19351-500. Anybody have a clue? Not listed in anything from neiman as far asI can tell.

  57. on 31May 2008 at 7:14 pm57 ANNE STRUBIN

    I have an enamel on copper 5×7 authenticated by Colliers and done by W. Rubins, House on the Lake. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, Anne

    Strubin@earthlink.net

  58. on 05Jun 2008 at 9:32 am58 Lonnie

    I have a H. jurist piece of art that is signed and numbered and I think its called Pensiveand the registry number is 18936-80. I was wondering what the value on this would be (if any)

  59. on 13Jun 2008 at 10:48 am59 Frank

    I was browsing the web, searching for info, came upon this website - purchased an original oil that has a certificate of authenticity from Collier Art Corporation in Los Angeles, entitled “street scene”, by artist Willison, Registry No. 60488-70. Any info would be great. Estate sale buy, reasonably priced, unsure of value, though! Thanks. Frank, Albuquerque, NM

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