Edgar Payne Paintings: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for collectors buying and owners selling an Edgar Payne painting.
- Where can I buy an Edgar Payne painting?
- Steven Stern Fine Arts handles Edgar Payne paintings regularly. See the works on our Buy page and inquire about what is available now; we also show collectors new Paynes before they are published.
- How do I sell an Edgar Payne painting?
- Send photographs of the front, back, signature and any labels, with the size, using the form on our Sell page. Steven Stern reviews it personally and gives you a free, confidential evaluation and, where appropriate, an offer to buy or consign.
- Is the evaluation really free?
- Yes. There is no charge and no obligation for an evaluation of an Edgar Payne painting submitted to Steven Stern Fine Arts.
- How much is an Edgar Payne painting worth?
- It depends on subject, size, medium, quality, condition and provenance. Major Sierra, Canyon de Chelly, Brittany boat and Laguna paintings generally bring the most, small sketches less. We do not quote figures without seeing photographs.
- Do you publish prices?
- No. Prices for available works are provided on request, along with condition and provenance information.
- How can I tell if my painting is a genuine Edgar Payne?
- Specialists look at the signature, technique and composition, the back of the painting and any labels, and documentation of its history. Send us photographs and we will give you our opinion.
- Should I sell my Edgar Payne at auction or to a dealer?
- Auction can work well but involves fees, delays and uncertainty. A specialist dealer can buy outright, pay promptly and keep the sale private. We will advise you honestly on the best route for your painting.
- How long has Steven Stern worked with Edgar Payne?
- Steven Stern has 31 years of experience with Edgar Payne and is a third-generation Early California art dealer. The gallery has sold paintings online since 1995.
- Where are you located?
- Steven Stern Fine Arts is at 11901 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 601, Los Angeles, CA 90025, and works with buyers and sellers throughout the United States.
- What did Edgar Payne paint?
- The High Sierra, Laguna Beach and the California coast, the Grand Canyon and Canyon de Chelly with Navajo riders, the Swiss Alps, and fishing boats in Brittany and Chioggia, Italy.