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What does “Good Condition” mean?

Condition is enormously important to the long enjoyment of your art. Condition issues often distract from the beauty and statement of the art and often detract from the enduring economic value of the work. They also sometimes worsen over time. Thus, it is important to understand the condition of the work you are buying. We […]

What does “Very Good Condition” mean?

Condition is enormously important to the long enjoyment of your art. Condition issues often distract from the beauty and statement of the art and often detract from the enduring economic value of the work. They also sometimes worsen over time. Thus, it is important to understand the condition of the work you are buying. We […]

What does “Excellent Condition” mean?

Condition is enormously important to the long enjoyment of your art. Condition issues often distract from the beauty and statement of the art and often detract from the enduring economic value of the work. They also sometimes worsen over time. Thus, it is important to understand the condition of the work you are buying. We […]

What does “en verso” mean?

You will often see the phrases “en verso” and “en recto” in art descriptions, such as when describing where the work was signed.  What do they mean?! Simple!  En verso and en recto are Latin terms.  En recto means the front of the work and en verso means the back of the work. So if someone says […]

What does “en recto” mean?

You will often see the phrases “en verso” and “en recto” in art descriptions, such as when describing where the work was signed.  What do they mean?! Simple!  En verso and en recto are Latin terms.  En recto means the front of the work and en verso means the back of the work. So if someone says […]