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About Stuart Cartwright
Expertise
American Fine Art Paintings.
Oils, Watercolors, Sketches. Nineteenth and early Twentieth Century. Hudson River School, Pennsylvania Academy, Cape Ann artists, Ash Can, Woodstock, Florida Indian River, American Impressionists, etc. I can provide some background about artists and perhaps a rough appraisal or guidance towards obtaining a value. I am acquainted with many of the best American art dealers and auction houses. Original works only, I do not follow the print market. I do NOT field questions about prints.

Important to know
I am not expert in European art. I encourage you to send questions on European artists to other experts on this service. NO PRINTS:I encourage you to seek help on prints elsewhere. Two sites come to mind: www.artoftheprint.com and www.philaprintshop.com

Experience
I have been collecting original American Fine Art for over 20 years. I have curated art shows, and I have served as a dealer, providing appraisals and guidance for the last 8 years.

Education
B.A. American History
MBA

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Fine Art - A Dzigurski painting

Expert: Stuart Cartwright - 11/4/2009

Question
This is my FOURTH attempt to send this to you through the website; this time I WON't attach an image, and see if it works. I actually could send you several images if you wish, but the website only seems to allow one, and seems to not be working.
My wife's mother has recently given her and her sister a painting signed by A. Dzigurski. I'll attach some images, and we also have a brochure that came with the painting, and from comparing the picture on the brochure with Internet info I know it is Alex Dzigurski Sr. The canvas is two feet by three feet and is in the original frame. We believe that my wife's late grandfather bought the painting in the late 1960's, directly from the artist in his studio in Palo Alto, CA. I cannot determine from Interenet info if this particular painting has a formal name. Can you provide us any information that could lead to an appraisal value?

Answer
Relax, don't work so hard. The internet can be a tough battle sometimes!

Don't worry about its "formal name". Not at all important, unless it gives a location or date, or some other interesting history of the work. What's the subject ... let me guess, sea waves crashing on a coastline?

Probably worth $1,500 to $2,000, but that is wild ballpark, sight unseen estimate. Contact Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery in Bodega Bay, CA. They'll know better. That gets you started in the right direction, believe me.

Best of luck,
Stu

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