Blue Chip artists are masters whose art’s value has had consistent years of sales that have been confirmed at auction. The Artprice100 is an index that lists the 100 top performing artists at auction within the last 5 years. Some of the artists and their rankings for 2017 are: 1. Picasso, 16. Calder, 19. Miro, 23. Chagall, 52. Dali and 82. Buffet. This list is compiled once a year and can fluctuate depending on the art market. According to the Artprice’s Global Index, the average value of art has increased by 30% over the last 20 years.
Brimming with mystery, adventure, and sometimes treasure, the lure of the ocean has drawn countless people since the dawn of time. That draw seems to be especially strong in the Outer Banks, a land filled with pirates, rescuers, wild creatures and epic history.
Let’s make the most of summer! Art celebrates nature as each artist shares their creativity and a love for the Outer Banks.
If you've ever turned over a piece of jewelry and noticed a tiny stamp reading 925, you may have wondered what it means. Is it real silver? Is it valuable? And what's the difference between sterling, coin silver, and pure silver?
