In need of a couple of suggestions

[adamas]

I purchased a few works of art several years ago that I am now trying to unload (currently in the process of downsizing). I've tried EBAY in the past with no success (there doesn't appear to be that many people purchasing art on EBAY). I'd like to recoup some of the money I spent on these artworks. Can anybody suggest some vehicle/platform/any other means by which I can offer these items for sale and attract some interest?

Also, I have my father's photo album (he passed away in 1994 at the age of 72). I am 73 now and have no one to pass his album on to. The pictures are largely of him during the time he served in the 653rd army engineers in the China/Burma/India theater during WWII. Would anybody here have any suggestion as to how I can properly/respectfully dispose of this?

Thanks for any suggestion(s) you might have.

[BOSSHOG]

1. I have purchased some really neat pictures

Of old beat up cars and trucks. Really pretty neat stuff. Check it out at carafuller.com. She sells her stuff on Etsy.com. Check out her site. It may give you ideas for your stuff.

[adamas]

9. Thank you for your suggestion.

I will look into her website.

[marble falls]

2. Where I'd try to sell them would depend on who did them, size of the piece, style, and value ...

... regarding the photos: I know the Smithsonian accepts things like this, including journals and diaries, Is there a 653rd organization? I found this: https://www.armyheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/ref-bibs/unit-histories/Engineers/Engineer%20Battalions/653rd%20Engineer%20Battalion.pdf

https://www.usar.army.mil/News/Article/3088889/653rd-rsg-welcomes-watson-as-new-commander/

[adamas]

10. Thank you for your suggestions.

I will look into them.

[Niagara]

3. What type of art do you have?

I don't have the room for anymore items but I'm curious. You might have to decrease your Ebay prices to be able to downsize.





I would contact the The National WW2 Museum to see if they would be interested in preserving your father's military service photos.

The National WW2 Museum
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
[e-mail]
504-528-1944

[adamas]

8. Here are the art items I'm currently looking to unload

(multi-dimensional collage, hand-cut and assembled with mixed media)

Steve Szynal graduated from Penn State University in 1987 with a five year professional degree in Architecture. He has become a licensed architect, and owns a successful lighting design firm; both which he draws upon in his art and design.




In the Pumpkin Field

Born in Baldwin, Long Island in 1935, Helen Rundell is now famous for her beautifully serene nature scenes that are reminiscent of the work of Andrew Wyeth and bring to mind the prose of Henry David Thoreau. Her paintings often incorporate barns, beaches, fields, and farms, but nature is always at the forefront. Helen Rundell is considered one of the world’s premier golf artists, recreating some of the most beautiful and memorable scenes in golf history.

And thank you for the suggestion to contact the The National WW2 Museum. I will look into that. Most of his pictures are undocumented as to where and when they were taken but they are very fascinating to look at anyway. He even has a picture of Chiang Kai-shek in military uniform.

[MLAA]

12. These two are very pleasing! One full of energy and one serene. Thanks for posting.

[Niagara]

16. Holy pumpkins! I love that Helen Rundell piece!

You're welcome for the suggestion.

I went to the section "Donate An Artifact" and specifically the museum states that

we are particularly seeking additions to our archive of personal stories and wartime letters, diaries and photographs.

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/give/other-ways-support-museum/donate-artifact

These are your family history photos and so you can do what you like with them. This museum would certainly preserve them for future generations.

[marked50]

14. The idea of contacting the National WW2 Museum is a good one.

I too had a considerable amount from my Fathers WW2 service in the 69th Division Artillery, serving in Europe from about Jan 1945 thru the Wars end and occupation.

I contacted them with a listing of these things and they were extremely gracious throughout our contact. They had much of the things already on these listings, like medals and ribbons and things but the photos were all taken, with the annotations my father had made. They also took most of the flyers and books and notes and journal material that he had accumulated and some letters from the time period. And best of all, all the details of his life's history that either I could add or what he had written down for his own auto-biography and his Service Photo.

Best communications with anyone I have ever had on these matters. As I mentioned, very gracious.

Best of Luck to you on this.

[Niagara]

17. Thank you, marked50

I had a dementia client and her deceased husband served in Korea.

Her deceased husband had photographs of friends that he made in his service unit, the helicopters, the snow, the hospital, and the interior of their living quarters.

The family didn't want the photos and I suggested donating them to a historical society or to a museum since they talked about throwing these photos away. I insisted that someone would want these for future generation since they're a part of history.

Someone out there would certainly be interested in saving recorded history.


It's fantastic to know that the National WW2 Museum are excellent communicators and are also gracious.

[OldBaldy1701E]

18. My thought exactly. (n/t)

[SheltieLover]

4. You might consider uploading your dad's pix to

Some sort of genealogy or ancestry site & possibly with his military affiluation as well. There are prob others in the pix whose ancestors would appreciate your efforts!

No recs as to a name of one, but I've found pix of my ancestors this way, just googling their names.

Good luck!

[efhmc]

6. Our local small town museum collects items etc from its veterans.

They are displayed during various holidays and are available for research.

[SheltieLover]

7. Great idea!

[adamas]

13. Thank you Sheltie and efhmc.

I have a minimal account with Ancestry.com. I can look into how to get these pictures onto Ancestry. Also, I live in Pittsburgh. There is the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial in Oakland. I'll contact them and see if they might be interested.

[SheltieLover]

20. Yw!

My daughter found pix of our ancestors online somewhere. She is deceased, so I can't ask where. :-/

[adamas]

19. Just for the heck of it I'm posting a couple of pictures of my father

[MLAA]

5. Have you done any research on the artists to help you price the art?

I’m aware of 2 sites that resell art on line

https://www.chairish.com/collection/art

https://www.therealreal.com/ Click on the category Home and under that should be art

I think how and where to sell it really depends on its value. If it’s at the lower end I’d go to one of those antique/vintage marts where many set up booths and see if anyone is interested in trying to sell it for a share of the price. At the opposite end if it could be more valuable I’d try one of the above or contact a local art gallery who may sell that style and be willing to sell it for a hefty fee. And finally if you think it’s a major treasure I’d contact Sotheby’s or Christie’s.

I love and collected art for many years if you want to DM me the artists I’ll let you know if I recognize any of them to help pint you in the right direction.

Good luck!

[adamas]

11. Thank you for your suggestion.

I've posted pictures of the items I want to unload in response to Niagara's post. I will look into the sites you've suggested.

[Figarosmom]

21. Do you have a local historical museum

That has collections of things from locals for your Dad's photo album?


For the paintings are there any local auction houses?