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Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by Robert S.

Robert S. — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:04:50 +0000

Well…looks like Exil is the one to fake nowadays. Plenty of them on ebay. Also Bresils and Andre Pierres are making a comeback.

Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by Auguste Pierre

Auguste Pierre — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:42:21 +0000

Medalia, thank you for helping our country.

Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by Auguste Pierre

Auguste Pierre — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:48:02 +0000

God Bless Haiti.

Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by Barbara L.

Barbara L. — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:20:07 +0000

Just came across this blog. Very interesting. I’m interested in a Saincilius painting on ebay, but how do I know its real. Seller says so, but he wouldn’t say its a fake.

Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by Concerned Collector

Concerned Collector — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:55:03 +0000

Moysian, you’re wrong. I’m a collector and if I see a painting on ebay I stay away from it. Sure it may be legit and a bargain, but it may also be a fake. It’s very hard to tell on the net whether it’s fake or not. If it’s fake, I doubt if I can contact the seller-he’s probably as fake as the painting.

At least when you buy from a legit online gallery you expect the gallery to be around and if there is something wrong you can contact them.

Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by moysian

moysian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:40:01 +0000

I have a question about two paintings signed by L’ouverture Poisson that I recently purchased at a live auction. Both are oil on board, dated 1966, and mounted on traditional Haitian frames of that period. They look “right,” but with one exception – both painted on the “rough” side of the board. Does anyone know if this was normal for Poisson? I also purchased a Petion Savain (i’m confident about that one) at the same auction, which came from the same estate as the Poisson’s.

To the person who wanted to know how best to sell a high-end haitian painting: You could try listing the painting on e-bay, placing a high enough reserve on the painting to protect your piece. Contrary to all the bad press you read about e-bay, I am satisfied that many of the serious dealers and collectors are keeping a close eye on everything that’s listed. Even if the collector doesn’t buy your piece on e-bay, they may try to contact you to make a deal.

You could consign the painting in a major auction house that specializes in Haitian Art. I hear that Slotin’s, near Atlanta, will be having a major Haitian auction in March 2010. You could also contact one of the major galleries, such as Medalia, to see if they will sell it on consignment.

Consigning at an auction house is no guarantee of top dollar pricing – the combined hammer price for the three Haitian lots I bought last week was just over $300 – and this was was a well-known Philadelphia auction house, selling a lot of nice stuff. This may a bad time to sell Haitian art.

Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by Jeff K.

Jeff K. — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:36:02 +0000

I have an extensive Haitian art collection, largely purchased directly from the artists, having lived there for 5 years. To me, the saddest thing I saw in the Haitian art scene, aside from Haitian artists and galleries producing fakes thereby ruining the market for themselves, is that I was the only blan at Andre Pierre’s funeral. I was considering selling some pieces on EBay until I saw this discussion. How would you recommend I sell authentic Haitian paintings from well-known artists (e.g. Andre Pierre, Tiga, Stevinson Magloire, Antilhomme, Prospere Pierre Louis, etc.) in today’s marketplace when it’s rife with fakes?

Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by Bill S.

Bill S. — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:39:23 +0000

I don’t understand it. Why would anyone buy art on ebay. Who knows who these “dealers” are. There are enough legitimate b&m and online Haitian art dealers. Why take a chance with some unknown on ebay?

Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by Michele O

Michele O — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:02:12 +0000

I am looking for the value of a very beautiful,large 72″x48″ HR Bresil that was purchased by my mother Pat Harper, NBC Anchorwoman in 1983 in Haiti,for $5,000, when she went there to do a special about true voodoo.She bought it directly from the artist when political officials introduced her to him.It fits his style,no sky,few oranges,green,green,green….farm animals and a few field hands.It was left to me with her collection upon her death in 1994.If you have an idea of value or someone near Manhattan NY who can help I would appreciate it.mchlogut48@live.com

Comment on Fakes in the Haitian art market – part 2 by Naomi S.

Naomi S. — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:25:58 +0000

The problem is that most (not all!) of the ebay dealers don’t give a hoot about Haitian art. All they care about is $$$.