Creighton-Davis Gallery

About the Gallery

Creighton-Davis Gallery is currently located in an office warehouse park in Rockville, Maryland.  We receive, research, catalog and photograph fine works of art in this facility and in other satelite locations when appropriate.
Creighton-Davis operates primarily as a auction gallery, liquidating estates, dealer overstocks, collections and other fine works of art from a variety ofsources.
Creighton-Davis acquires art from estates, private collections, museums, and other secondary sources and is always looking to purchase fine individual works or distinctive collections. (see selling art work below).Among the artists whose works are frequently available are Rembrandt, Durer, Corot, Renoir, Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Miro, Chagall, Toulouse-Lautrec, Rouault, Magritte, Marsh, Bearden, Motherwell, Warhol, Stella, Lichtenstein, Dine, Hockney, Clemente, Dubuffet, and Chia, and probably well over 100 other artists.
Creighton-Davis avoids reproductive prints and concentrates on unique expressions of the artist's pictorial and conceptual talents in all media (paintings, prints, sculptures, or constructions).

 Creighton-Davis Gallery
Creighton-Davis Gallery

Warranty

All works sold by Creighton-Davis Gallery are extensively researched and provided with a detailed descriptions. Each work is accompanied by a through warranty guaranteeing both the originality of the work and the artist's signature. Reference notes in the descriptions refer to standard illustrated and annotated catalogues of the artist's work. Usually copies of these references can be provided to prospective purchasers. Most works are in very good condition and a complete condition report is available on any work of interest (particularly important with pre-twentieth century works). Additional information on individual works is frequently available. (Please we are not able to provide material for student papers).  For more details on the warranty provisions, please see our "terms and conditions" section.

Purchasing Works from Creighton-Davis Gallery

Market trends dictate that there will be fluctuations in art work prices for a variety of reasons. Therefore we prefer to discuss current prices with potential buyers directly. Because we acquire art from a variety of sources we are often able to provide very low prices especially when compared with offering prices in high priced art capitals.

Due to a high volume of miscellanous e-mail, phone contact will assure prompt attention to your interests.

On each description is a "more info" button. Please fill out this form completely. It would be helpful if you were to put a time when you are best reached by phone in the comments section. Or if you prefer, please call us direct. Our hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. Eastern time. Sunday we are available 12-6 P.M. as well. We can be reached at the numbers shown at the bottom of this page or fill out and send the e-mail forms "information" with each description.

Most purchases are made with credit cards. This is probably the safest as well as most efficient method to complete a purchase. One important advantage of using a credit card is that credit card companies protect users (buyers) from fraud as well as misuse by unauthorized parties. Fears about fraudulent use of credit cards on the internet seem to be vastly overblown. Since most of our transactions are finalized over the phone, such transactions are little different than the typical phone order where a credit card is used. (See warranty section for more details.)

This internet color catalogue represents only a portion of our inventory. Other works by these and other artists may be available in all price ranges. The inventory is updated frequently as older works are sold and newer works acquired. Special offers are also posted from time-to-time.

Selling Art?

Creighton-Davis actively works with collectors, estates, heirs, dealers and institutions to obtain maximum value for works of art when it becomes necessary to sell.  We offer direct purchase with up to 1,000,000 available for direct purchase, auction sales and brokered sales. Immediate payment and discrete handling of details may substantial advantages over other methods of disposing of fine works of art.  Sales by  auction usually obtain maximum value for the works being sold.  A small commission is charged only if sold; all listing, illustration, insurance and research fees are provided without cost tot he seller.  If you are are thinking of selling, contact us direct at the phone numbers below or use  this email form with a brief description of the items you may wish to sell and we will respond promptly.

 Appraisals

We often receive requests for information about works of art. We usually can't help without a complete description and, if possible, a photo.  Even then it is sometimes impossible to properly evaluate a work for authenticity or appraisal purposes without actual examination.  If you wish to have us undertake such work, click on the appraisal form and fill it out with as much information as possible.  We will respond on the prospects for a proper appraisal with the information given. Fees for this work start at $175.00 if the appraisal is relatively straight forward. Contact us here.
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