This particular set of Genies was available for sale a few years ago. I believe they retailed for a little shy of $500.00. The Carlo watercolor market is very interesting when it comes to pricing. I have over a decade of price fluctuation under my belt and have seen a HUGE difference between what people ask and what people are willing to pay. It's hard to tell where people are gathering their value information since there has not been a guide, but some pricing is just unbelieveable. I hope that this blog will eventually help establish a fair market value. This is a cute set that fall in the the medium size category and I would be willing to pay $225-$325 for a set in excellent condition. 
About 4 years ago an eBay seller was offering the same style painting with the gong as a single piece. The frame had been painted over multiple times and was bright orange, flaking and needed some TLC. The actual watercolor had extensive water damage, was priced at $225 and was listed maybe 10 times with out a sale. Just like most other things condition is a huge factor in valuing this original art.
About 4 years ago an eBay seller was offering the same style painting with the gong as a single piece. The frame had been painted over multiple times and was bright orange, flaking and needed some TLC. The actual watercolor had extensive water damage, was priced at $225 and was listed maybe 10 times with out a sale. Just like most other things condition is a huge factor in valuing this original art.
Amazing!
ReplyDeleteYay! It works! Thanks Jillian!
ReplyDeleteI wonder whatever did happen to that Carlo painting with the orange frame? It always seemed like the price was way too high for the condition.