
ASA-Certified art appraiser Corinne Cain of SavvyCollector.com discusses an incredible Navajo weaving from Northeastern Arizona, designed for use as a rug, at Arizona Collectibles. The morning star design and other symbols seen on this gorgeous Navajo weaving were heavily inspired by Persian rugs popular at the time of its creation, which they modified to meet their own aesthetic criteria. Despite the original buyer having spent only $32 on the weaving, the weaving’s price in the modern market just might surprise you. See more incredible Navajo weavings and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

While at Arizona Collectibles, Corinne Cain of SavvyCollector.com discusses a marvelous watercolor painting by the long-admired American painter Charles Surendorf. This gorgeous watercolor painting depicts the now-defunct Auburn Ferrybridge in California. Created in 1952, it was painted in the regionalist style for which Charles Surendorf was well-known throughout his career. Uncover more incredible regionalist watercolor paintings in the style of Charles Surendorf and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

SavvyCollector.com’s own Corinne Cain discusses an original painting by Native American artist Tommy Wayne (T.C.) Cannon at Arizona Collectibles. T.C. Cannon was a Kiowa and Caddo artist who went to arts school under the tutelage of legendary Native American artist Fritz Scholder. Corinne discusses the benefits of restoring the painting, which she believes could increase its value significantly. See more Native American paintings by artists like T.C. Cannon and Fritz Scholder and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

At Arizona Collectibles, art appraiser Corinne Cain discusses a beautiful painting by John Wells James—complete with a custom frame made by the artist himself. John Wells James was a New York-born artist known for his work in the impressionistic style. Given the damage visible on the piece, Corinne discusses the benefits of restoration for the painting’s value. Find more impressionistic paintings in the style of John Wells James and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

Well-known art appraiser Corinne Cain discusses an incredible piece of American Indian pottery from the Santa Clara pueblo in New Mexico by Native American artist Teresita Naranjo. Naranjo was widely reputed for her redware pottery, including the beautiful piece of pottery shown here. This incredible jar depicts a plumed serpent cut into the jar with extraordinary precision. Find more incredible Native American pottery and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

Art appraiser Corinne Cain, creator and founder of art brokerage SavvyCollector.com, discusses a wonderful print by the widely acclaimed California artist Gene Kloss. Well-known for prints such as these, Kloss became one of the first women elected to the National Academy of Design. Her trailblazing efforts in the art world paved the way for other female artists working with prints and other mediums. Find more exceptional prints by Gene Kloss and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

While at Arizona Collectibles, Corinne Cain of SavvyCollector.com discusses an outstanding photographic offset lithograph by Johannes Itten. Johannes Itten was a Swiss artist and teacher well-known for his mastery of color. Although the sellers were hoping for a higher valuation, Corinne saw this as a valuable learning opportunity for teaching viewers how to distinguish original paintings and drawings from reproductions. Discover a large collection of original paintings, drawings, and lithographs—including some in the style of Johannes Itten—and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

At Arizona Collectibles, appraiser Corinne Cain of SavvyCollector.com discusses a powerful painting by American social realist Robert Gwathmey. Born in Virginia and trained at the Maryland Institute in Baltimore and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Gwathmey later taught at Cooper Union in New York for 26 years. Known for his socially conscious work, Gwathmey and his wife often immersed themselves in Black and farming communities in the American South during the 1930s. Corinne explores this Gwathmey painting’s symbolic imagery, including a road sign referencing a major route used during the Great Migration, and discusses its historical significance. See more American realist paintings and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

During her time at Arizona Collectibles, art appraiser Corinne Cain of SavvyCollector.com discusses a spectacular painting by the celebrated Native American artist Duane Dishta. Dishta was a well-known Native American painter whose work took inspiration from both Zuni and Hopi artistic styles popular at the time. Despite his eclectic style, Dishta’s paintings were influenced most heavily by Hopi artists Raymond Naha and Neil David. Discover more breathtaking Native American paintings by Duane Dishta and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

At Arizona Collectibles, art appraiser and painting enthusiast Corinne Cain of SavvyCollector.com discusses a beautiful watercolor and pastel painting by American impressionist Frederick Carl Frieseke. Signed “F.C. Frieseke” and dated Holland, 1900, the painting was discovered at a local Goodwill store and depicts a woman and child. The painting exemplifies the loose brushwork and bold color associated with impressionism, and Frieseke, born in 1879, would have been just 26 years old when he created this work. Discover more impressionist paintings in the style of Frederick Carl Frieseke and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.

Professional art appraiser Corinne Cain of SavvyCollector.com discusses a marvelously crafted Western Apache basket at Arizona Collectibles. This early twentieth-century 19-inch coiled Native American basket, constructed using both willow and devil’s claw (martynia), exemplifies traditional Western Apache basketry with its striking light-and-dark designs. Corinne highlights the basket’s abundant pictographic imagery, including human and animal figures, not often seen in Western Apache baskets and likely to elevate the basket’s value. Discover more incredible Apache baskets as well as other exceptional Native American baskets at SavvyCollector.com.

At Arizona Collectibles, expert art appraiser Corinne Cain of SavvyCollector.com discusses a beautiful hand-spun Navajo weaving that has been part of the owner’s family since the 1930s. Likely dating to around 1935, the weaving features characteristic orange yarn often associated with Navajo weavings from this period, along with a rich wool background created by blending naturally colored sheep’s wool. Corinne explains how this variation enhances the visual depth of the Navajo weaving, evaluates its condition, and discusses the benefits of conservation to preserve the family heirloom and increase its value. Discover more incredible Navajo weavings and buy art intelligently at SavvyCollector.com.