About Jeni Andrews-Fraser Expertise Any questions relating to the art (painting, sculpture, design) and architecture of historical periods from the ancient Greeks to our modern age (roughly 600BC to 2000 AD). Please Note: I DO NOT undertake vaulations for artworks - for these, you need to contact a fine art dealer.
Experience Experience in the area:Course leader/lecturer - art history; Contextual studies lecturer (Foundation Art & Design degree); senior examiner (National UK Board) Organizations: Association of Art Historians
Institute of Educational Assessors
Education/Credentials: MA History of Art (Falmouth College of Art); BA Fine Art
Question I was recently given this painting and the frame. But I know nothing about it, the artist, or the value. Could you help me?
Thank You.
Walter.
Answer Helo Walter - and thank you for your question. I*'m afraid I don't undertake valuations - for this you need to take your painting to a local fine art dealer (preferably one specialising in 19th century 'genre' paintings). As for FM Bennett (and I have no idea what "#1020" refers to - perhaps a lot number? It is not the painting's title) - Cursory research (on the internet) reveals: "Frank Moss Bennett (1874 - 1953) was a London artist who specialised in painting portraits, genre and historical subjects in the 'Victorian' style. Bennett was born in Liverpool. He studied art at St John's Wood Art School, the Slade School, and at The Royal Academy Schools, where he won a gold medal and a travel scholarship. His orginal oils now command many thousands of dollars." Hope this helps, a bit.
