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*
WARNING *
The
Pierre Bittar Gallery
wants to bring your attention that there may be some forgery
going on with copying Pierre's paintings as well as copying
of his signature. This is, of course, illegal, and we want
to bring it to the attention of those who are not familiar
with Pierre's work so that they will not be attracted by the
much lower prices of these copied paintings which have no
market value.
To avoid purchasing forged art, we recommend that you follow
these suggestions:
- If
you want to buy a Pierre Bittar painting, make sure it is
from a guaranteed source, such as a well established fine
art gallery.
- Do
not buy a Bittar painting from an unknown individual unless
you verify where they bought the painting, the purchase
price, and when they purchased it.
- Do
not buy a Bittar painting from a non-accredited auction
house which does not have expertise in Bittar's work. Make
sure you can always get a certificate of authenticity.
In
order to discourage this kind of practice, the Pierre Bittar
Gallery maintains a record of all the paintings Pierre has
ever painted and sold, and we will assisty you free of charge.
Anyone who has doubts about the authenticity of a particular
Bittar painting may contact our gallery to verify authenticity
before purchasing a Bittar painting from another source.
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Impressionistic art simply a style of art we enjoy or is it
also a wise investment? |
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Most
collectors of Impressionistic art buy it because they enjoy
the beauty of the painting. However, many investors do not
realize that to buy art of this style is one of the most important
long term investments they could ever make.
Amazingly
enough, the creator of Impressionism, Claude Monet, was alive
only seventy years ago and the value of his paintings have
increased by an astonishing ten thousand times. The interesting
question is how did his paintings, as well as other paintings
of other artists of Impressionism, gain so much value in such
a relatively short period of time? The works of this extraordinary
style of painting now sell for several million dollars. Can
you think of a long term investment that gives you more pleasure
and greater return?
It
would be fascinating to learn the answer to why Impressionistic
art has such a great appeal and continues to increase in value.
The answer to this question has been explained previously
in detail - please refer to the page 'Pierre Bittar and Impressionism'.
It
can be summarized as follows:
Why
does Impressionistic art have such great appeal?
- The
viewer receives a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction
due to the fact that he has unconsciously reconstituted
in his mind what the artist has felt and expressed through
strokes of colors, defining the different light he is perceiving.
- Stepping
backward from the painting, the viewer feels the movement
and smells of the atmosphere as if he is himself out of
doors. However, when he gets closer to the painting he sees
nothing but incomprehensive shapes of colors.
- The
viewer perceives a great sensation of peace, serenity and
internal happiness that the artist felt as he painted outdoors.
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Why
does Impressionistic art continue to increase in value?
This
is because of the great appeal explained above which is evident
through the manifestation of thousands of people at the entrances
of museums each time there is an exhibit of this style of
art. As the presence of Impressionistic art and its artists
becomes scarcer, there will be an even greater demand to view
its beauty. The scarcity or disappearance of Impressionist
artists will be because of the following reasons:
- Impressionism
is an art which requires a special talent beside just the
talent of being an artist. It requires many years of experiencing
painting outdoors before relying on your painting as your
only source of income - according to Monet, at least twenty
years.
- This
technological age is luring young talent in a new direction
that assures a steady living. They are able to express themselves
in a new artistic form through computer graphics.
In
conclusion, it is difficult to foresee, in twenty years, the
cost of paintings from the school of 'true' Impressionism.
For the paintings of Impressionism you purchase today, if
we consider the facts above, these paintings may increase
in value by hundreds of times. Remember Monet, having lived
only seventy years ago, his paintings have increased by the
thousands!
The
biggest benefit is the enjoyment Impressionism will give for
generations to come.
This remarkable quality is priceless.
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PIERRE
BITTAR'S PRICE INFORMATION
Bittar's prices increased by 800%
over the past 15 years.
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DISCOUNT
POLICY
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| No
Discount |
If
the purchase amount of the painting/s does not
exceed $25,000, no discount is offered. This
policy is to protect our past collectors so
they will not feel that their art purchases
from the Pierre Bittar gallery have depreciated. |
| 10%
Discount |
If
the total amount of paintings purchased, no
matter when they are purchased, exceeds $25,000,
the collector will receive a 10% discount then
and for all future purchases. |
| 15%
Discount |
If
the total amount of purchases for one day exceeds
$35,000, the collector
will receive a 15% discount for that day only.
For any future purchases, the 10% discount will
apply. |
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For information on commercial policies, please contact
the Pierre Bittar Gallery.
Phone: 231-526-6750 or E-mail: bittar@charter.net |
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| INVESTMENT
ART CURRENT PRICE LIST
All
prices include framing. Shipping available
worldwide.
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PRICES |
| Size
Code |
Dimension
of Painting |
Michigan,
Summer & Fall |
European
& Winter |
| 5F |
13 3/4 x 10 5/8" |
$ 5,500 |
$5,900 |
| 5A |
14 x 11" |
$ 5,500 |
$5,900 |
| 6F |
16 1/8 x 13" |
$ 5,900 |
$6,300 |
| 6A |
16 x 12" |
$ 5,900 |
$6,300 |
| 8F |
18 1/8 x 14 15/16" |
$ 6,500 |
$7,000 |
| 9A |
20 x 16" |
$ 6,900 |
$7,400 |
| 10F |
21 5/8 x 18 1/8" |
$ 7,300 |
$7,800 |
| 12F |
24 x 19 11/16" |
$ 7,800 |
$8,400 |
| 12A |
24 x 20" |
$ 7,800 |
$8,400 |
| 15F |
25 9/16 x 21 1/4" |
$ 8,400 |
$9,000 |
| 15X |
23 5/8 x 23 5/8" |
$ 8,400 |
$9,000 |
| 20F |
28 3/4 x 23 5/8" |
$ 9,800 |
$10,500 |
| 20A |
30 x 24" |
$ 9,800 |
$10,500 |
| 25F |
31 7/8 x 25 9/16" |
$11,100 |
$12,000 |
| 30F |
36 1/4 x 28 3/4" |
$13,100 |
$14,200 |
| 30A |
36 x 24" |
$13,100 |
$14,200 |
| 30X |
31 1/2 x 31 1/2" |
$13,100 |
$14,200 |
| 40F |
39 3/8 x 31 7/8" |
$16,900 |
$18,200 |
| 40A |
40 x 30" |
$16,900 |
$18,200 |
| 40X |
40
x 20" |
$15,500 |
$16,740 |
| 50F |
45 11/16 x 35 1/16" |
$19,400 |
$20,900 |
| 50A |
48 x 36" |
$19,400 |
$20,900 |
| 50X |
39 3/8 x 39 3/8" |
$19,400 |
$20,900 |
| 60F |
51 3/16 x 38 3/16" |
$23,600 |
$25,500 |
| 60A |
52 x 38" |
$23,600 |
$25,500 |
| 60X |
43 2/8 x 43 2/8" |
$23,600 |
$25,500 |
| 80X |
47 1/4 x 47 1/4" |
$28,800 |
$31,000 |
| 100F |
66 3/4 x 47 1/4" |
$35,000 |
$37,800 |
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PORTRAIT
PRICING
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| Size |
Painting
Sizes |
1
Person
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2
People
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3
People
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4
People
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5
People
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| 5A |
11"
x 14" |
$7,400
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| 6A |
12"
x 16" |
$7,900
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| 9A |
16"
x 20" |
$9,300
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$10,700
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| 12A |
20"
x 24" |
$10,500
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$11,900
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$13,300
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$14,700
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$16,100
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| 20A |
24"
x 30" |
$13,200
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$14,600
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$16,000
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$17,400
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$18,800
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| 30A |
24"
x 36" |
$17,700
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$19,100
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$20,500
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$21,900
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$23,300
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| 30X
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31
1/2" x 31 1/2" |
$17,700
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$19,100
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$20,500
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$21,900
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$23,300
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| 40A |
30"
x 40" |
$22,800
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$24,200
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$25,600
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$27,000
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$28,400
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| 50A |
36"
x 48" |
$26,200
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$27,600
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$29,000
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$30,400
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$31,800
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| 60A |
38"
x 52" |
$31,900
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$33,300
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$34,700
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$36,100
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$37,500
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*10%
discount will be taken off prices printed in red.
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Pierre
Bittar Gallery • bittar@charter.net
188 East Main Street • Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Phone 231.526.6750 • Fax 231.526.7003
505 Fifth Ave South Unit E • Naples, Florida 34102
Phone 239.434.8198 • Fax 239.434.8621
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