Judith Fogt .. Handpainted FDC Values

I have several hand Painted covers by this artist. In reviewing the 2006 First Day Catalog from Scott this artist's covers have a multiplier for value. The Judith Fogt date range starts in 1982.. The covers I have are postmarked 1947, 1956 (w/noted '82), and 1958. In reviewing some biography on Fogt it appears she did 'applied' cache work on covers issued prior to 1982 but I am unsure as to how to apply the multiplier. The question is does the applied cache on issues prior to her work date range have any impact or is the artist's work the value not the date on issuance?

Unless those particular covers are listed with her cachet then I would expect there to be no general added value other than perhaps what an avid collector of her particular work might be. Adding cachets or any other markings to old covers that were not made that way tends to lower their value in most cases as they do not really belong on those covers. If Ms. Fogt happened to be an acclaimed artist known for her fine art and selling paintings in big city galleries for high prices then that could be somewhat different, or if she were the artist who painted the image that was used on the stamp for that particular postage stamp, or something like that then it would be different.

Thanks for the comment Kimo. The covers are subject appropriate. The first is Postal Stationary, UC17, with the cache depicting a turbo-prop in flight; the second is also Postal stationary, UC25 depicting an eagle in flight; the last, Postal Stationary, UC33, depicting a 707 jetliner, at ramp side, being loaded with a Cargo container of MAIL. According to the bio, Judith Fogt would first sketch the image then water color the drawing. It is unclear if these were commissioned for a collector to enhance the collection, or done as a favor but they are quite nice and add to the cover aesthetically.

Would love to see pictures!

Here they are:





The top & Bottom covers were done in 1983, initialed & dated on back of cover;

Very Nice!

Hi. I am Judith Fogt's daughter. I wanted to answer your second question. This type of piece was commissioned by various collectors. In general, the collector had a theme to their collection that included these First Day of Issue covers. They would request the artwork to enhance their collected works. It was my understanding that the value was in the stamp itself and the artwork was something lovely to make the collection more interesting. It may have improved the value of the collection as a whole based on aesthetics, but the value of the cover did not rise substantially due to the applied artwork. Thank you for sharing these pieces! My mother created thousands of pieces I have never seen and when I do see them it is a thrill. I collect pieces of her work when I can find it and when it means something to me. Some pieces I can recall her passion for them and I can tell the time spent to create it. Sometimes she was fulfilling an order. Again, thank you for sharing!

I love this site! That's an insight we don't hear often.

octoberpumpkin: Thank you for the insight to your Mom's work. They do add to the cover as they represent a personal touch and share artistic talent.