Have you recently inherited or purchased a pen and ink drawing and want to know its value? Mearto provides quick and affordable online appraisals of pen and ink drawings. All you have to do is click on the “Start Appraisal” button above and follow the steps to send us information about and images of your pen and ink drawing. One of our qualified and experienced specialists will review and get back to you with a fair market and insurance value, typically within 48 hours.
Have questions about the valuation provided, or would you like some advice about selling your pen and ink drawing? We are here to help! Our platform allows you to chat back and forth with a specialist to ensure that all of your questions are answered.
Pen and ink drawings are created by applying ink to a (usually) paper surface. They are usually characterized by the bold contrast of using black ink on white or lightly colored paper. Here are four traditional shading techniques used in pen and ink drawings:
Pen and ink drawing, historically used for studies, has also become a medium for final masterpieces. Notable artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Peter Paul Rubens, Vincent Van Gogh, Egon Schiele, and Kathe Kollwitz, whose pen and ink works are highly valued.
Ink can be applied to paper in various ways, and pen and ink drawings are susceptible to different forms of damage:
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