Art appraisal company looks for hidden gems in Calgary
Posted Aug 29, 2016 7:04 am.
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A painting or sketch by a Canadian artist that’s been in your family for years could be worth a lot of money.
The company Consignor Canadian Fine Art is coming back to Calgary next week looking for more hidden treasures.
President Rob Cowley says they found a valuable piece of art in the city, during a previous visit.
“There was a lot of work just by known western Canadian artists. One work that comes to mind was a work by Illingworth Kerr. It was a small nocturne scene by the landscape by the artist. We picked it up that day and took it back with us, and that sold for about $4,600 during our spring auction,” he said.
Consignor is holding a free public appraisal day in Calgary on September 7 at the Sheraton Suites Eau Claire.
