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It attests to a works authenticity and officially declares to whom the work belongs, hence adding full value to an artwork. This second volume contains some 2,100 artists and 3,000 signature examples. Artists monograms and indiscernible signatures two john. These signatures are listed alphabetically according to the artist name. Below you can browse the artists by their last name. Use this list to email yourself the list of saved artists from any search session. Signatures and monograms, an international directory, artists monograms and indiscernible signatures ii.
Researching artists signatures getty research institute. Monograms and initialed signatures this section is arranged alphabetically, according to the letters in the monograms or initialed signatures. Artists monograms and indiscernible signatures ii, an. Only a small number of those in this volume are listed in the original volume, european artists signatures and monograms. An international directory, 18001991 by john castagno online at alibris.
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Identify artist signatures a selection of illustrator and artist signatures from the 20th century. May 30, 2007 this second volume on european artists is a continuation of the identification of artists signatures, with some 2,100 artists and 3,000 signature examples. Mar 24, 2017 explore davidgrover125s board artists signatures. Media in category monograms of artists the following 39 files are in this category, out of 39 total. In some cases, you might need to search for a string that contains one of the characters used as a wildcard character. In addition to the standard signature entries, the book features sections for monograms and initials, common surname signatures, alternative surname signatures, symbols, cyrillic signatures. These include directories of signatures and monograms for american and european artists active from 1800 to the present, illustrators, old masters, latin american artists, abstract artists, and even two directories of monograms and indiscernible artist signatures for use in identifying signatures you either cant read or ones on art. Artists monograms and indiscernible signatures john castagno on. In addition to the standard signature entries, the book features sections for monograms and initials, common surname signatures, alternative surname signatures. Books by john castagno author of artists monograms and. Artist dictionaries and other sources smithsonian american. Art monograms lettering abebooks shop for books, art. If you have only a signature or initials and cannot identify the artist, consult an artist signature or monogram dictionary.
Use the slider to limit to artists who were alive at the time you estimate the painting is from. Although monograms and initials including conjoined initials are quite different from each other, they are always placed in the same category. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get. Browse over 45000 artworks by more than 20000 artists. With this companion to the publishersamerican artists. The visual index of artists signatures and monograms by. Signatures of famous artists the signature is the authentication of any valuable artwork. He has been an art researcher for the past forty years and also lectures on art and on art as an investment. Monograms are a special signature style, made of initials or shapes. Artists monograms and indiscernible signatures john castagno on amazon. Buy guide to artists signatures and monograms on postcards saleh series by nouhad a.
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Most of the time i work with a magnifying glass to make the signatures. He has been an art researcher for the past 40 years and also lectures on art and on art as an investment. Myles birket foster was an exceptional watercolourist, but his monogram. Using artists signatures, you can browse or search artist names, monograms and signature examples to verify, authenticate and discover how the artist signs hisher. When you click on an artists name, you will automatically access all the artist information such as art prices, signatures monograms. The visual index of artists signatures and monograms. Signatures and monograms, 18001990, including selected artists. Using artists signatures, you can browse or search artist names, monograms and signature examples to verify, authenticate and discover how the artist signs. This second volume on european artists is a continuation of the identification of artists signatures, with some 2,100 artists and 3,000 signature examples. This is the first comprehensive book dealing solely with artists monograms and signatures that are difficult to identify. Valuable for art buyers and institutions around the world.
Whether used to identify, authenticate, or verify signatures and works of both wellknown and littleknown artists. We have a special category for these frustrating illustrator signatures, choose to monogram category to see these. If these publications are not available through your local library, ask the librarian if these books can be obtained for you thr. See more ideas about artist signatures, artist and signatures handwriting. Art signature dictionary explore the world of artists. Signatures and monograms, 18001990, including selected. Signatures and monograms, 18001989 castagno, john on.
This volume includes some 5,200 signatures of 3,700 artists worldwide, with information on nationality and the most uptodate birth and death dates, and a broad listing of reference sources. Whether used to identify, authenticate, or verify signatures and works of both wellknown and littleknown artists, castagnos work. Dec 01, 2007 his first book, artists as illustrators. Include the many artists we have with no age information. The following are possible variations of one artists. Libros en idiomas extranjeros busqueda avanzada busqueda avanzada. A list of artist biographical dictionaries, obituary sources, dictionaries for signatures and monograms, and a directory of artists materials and suppliers. Artist signature encyclopedia, manual for restoring art. Search for monograms art prices, art appraisal search free. In the first volume of artists monograms and indiscernible signatures, an international directory, 18001991 scarecrow, 1991, castagno provided identification for more than 3,700 artists signatures, along with biographical information and reference sources. Dictionary of signatures and monograms of american artists. Artists signatures fine art research and signature discovery. Alphabets, decorative initials, monograms, frames and ornaments lettering, calligraphy, typography by petzendorfer, ludwig and a great selection of related books, art.
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In the first volume of artists monograms and indiscernible signatures. Signatures and monograms, from 1800 2008, and african, asian and middle eastern artists. Signatures and monograms, 18001990, including selected artists from other parts of the world castagno, john on. Artists signature identification we have been appraising, consulting and brokering fine art for over twentyseven years. For the last few years weve built a library of authentic signatures of many artists work weve appraised.
Listing 5,100 artists, with nearly 10,000 signatures, castagno gives approximately 25% more information about artists full names and birth and death dates than any other directory. Encyclopedia of artists signatures symbols monograms. Signatures, monograms, and markings researching your art. This is especially useful if you are not quite sure how the artists name is spelt. We have concentrated our illustrator signature collection on the late 19th and early 20th century.
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