20th Century History/GEORGES COULON painting

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I have painting by GEORGES COULON (STILL LIFE WITH GRAPES),I can only find information on him and on some of his work but i would like to know where i can find out if my painting is an original or reproduction. This painting is on canvas paper, the cardboard protector behind it is stuck to the canvas paper not allowing me to see if there is any dates, or writing, could you help me in any way with some information on this actual painting.Thank you

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I am not an expert of paintings or of Art history but only of the 3rd Reich history. I do not know why  you asked me this question. However I have a blog about paintings and the prices of Art and I have some knowledge of it. All what  I can advise you is to seek help from an auction  house preferably Sotheby's or Christie's or if you live in New Orleans try advice from a good gallery there as Coulon born in France was a famous Louisiana painter. Best regarda and  good luck.

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Michel Cahier

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I am a French amateur historian in German history between 1918 and 1945, particularly with regard to the Nazi era, Hitler's character and the occupation of Europe.

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I have worked on the subject of Nazism since college and since I retired I developed a complete site with more than 60 chapters devoted to different aspects of the Nazi era. I have developed too a special interest in Nazi Art and the treatment of art by the Nazis. My site had about 2000 hits per week and is very well considered. I would be glad to help some people who have very precise questions about Hitler and the Nazis. My site can be consulted at http://schikelgruber.net/index.html. Needless to say that I am not a supporter of the Nazis and never in this site do I attempt to justify or excuse their policies.

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I used to work for the Agence France Presse, La Tribune, TV Channel France 3 and as the Editor of the Agence Economique et Financiere. I was in position in Brussels, London and Paris.

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I published a book about the entrepreneurs and the motives for creating a company in the 80s and a book about the Franco-Swiss jeweller Philippe Charriol in the 90s

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I graduated in Law and Political Sciences, I have a MBA from the Paris Chamber of commerce and I have a license of massage therapy (RMT) of the State of Texas

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