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| Subject | Date Asked |
| E thomas painting | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a painting signed by E Thomas in the left hand corner, called The Red WaterMill No 230 16 x ... A: Valerie, if it says it is a print than it would be a photo mechanical reproduction of an original ... | |
| art prices | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I tried searching the internet for prices on the works of several artists, but have had little luck ... A: I found an answer on Josef Osser. His large works sell for around $1,000-$1,200 at auction. Also, ... | |
| Sunset Seagulls | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I found a painting called sunset seagulls signed by R Hughes. It is a 5"x7" painting on a 2" frame. ... A: Vincent, I am not sure about the artist. It could be by a gentleman with the name of Raymond Hughes ... | |
| artist | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: ihave been trying to find any info on a painting i have by an artist by the name of van weymam ... A: Jeanette von Weymann Title Grazer Schlossberg Description Jeanette von Weymann(geb. 1849 in Mehadia, ... | |
| Raoul Dufy | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a piece signed "Raoul Dufy". I am a fan of Picasso's works, so I was ... A: What you have is a copyright symbol on the piece with the image number. It is a print. In order to ... | |
| Jean Baptiste Le Prince | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if there is by the artist Jean Baptiste Le Prince. The piece is dated 1756 and ... A: Even attributed, your piece may be of value. Attributed To Jean-Baptiste Le Prince Title Le ... | |
| Lighthouse painting signed by "Walton" | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I cannot find any information on this painting that my Wife bought at a Yardsale. Can you please ... A: what you have is a decorative painting rather than a investment quality painting. The artist ... | |
| identify my print and value | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an old print my mom had for years. I want to know if it is worth anything before I get rid of ... A: Possibly by WW Thompson. Based on what you are telling me though it seems that this piece is a ... | |
| Carlos Ruano Llopis | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I realise you specialize in American art but thought maybe you could hook me up with someone who ... A: Full details 1 Carlos Ruano Llopis Title Corrida de toros Medium oil on canvas laid on ... | |
| Painting I believe is 20th century american (would like to know more) | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I am an artist and growing art enthusiast. I usually go to goodwill to get potentially quality ... A: John it is very nice. Unfortunately it is a print. You can tell by the numbers in the lower left ... | |
| unknown artist | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a oil painting on canvas that was given to my wife by a very good friend that passed some ... A: Donald, the signature looks like Altenoff or Altoneff. I cannot find any info on that artist. Still, ... | |
| charles vigor | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: i do hope that you can help me. I found a Charles Vigor piece. All i could find on the internet is ... A: Colin, since I can't see a photo, what I want you to do is get onto Google and type in the artists ... | |
| Robert Chailloux | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I have been given an older Still life by Robert Chailloux with his signature in the bottom right ... A: Take a look at this link, http://www.originalpaintings.com/robet_chailloux.htm ... | |
| Art by Alec Stern | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I found a what looks to be a water color and pencil drawing by alec stern. titled cable car rush ... A: This is a better and more desirable image. I would say for fair market value it would be closer to ... | |
| George Seideneck Photograph | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I recently found a photograph I am curious about. It is titled "coastlands" and signed George ... A: BJ, you should have it preserved professionally. George Seideneck was a well-known California ... | |
| Graphite on painted board. | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: This is a little later than your stated range of expertise but still hoping you might help. I have a ... A: Jeff, beautiful portrait. Very expertly done. I haven't a clue as to who might have don this. I ... | |
| Peter Paul | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I need to find biographical information on a German artist named Peter Paul. So far, I know he ... A: Peter Paul: A famous contemporary German lithographer, etcher and painter, Peter Paul has ... | |
| 20th American Artist - A. Hutty | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I acquired this painting signed Alfred Hutty through an inheritance. I think it is called 'Woman In ... A: Katherine, this is a beautiful painting. I would be interested in knowing the size and if there are ... | |
| Renauld | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I just picked up an original watercolor by an artist named Renauld. There is a sticker on the back ... A: A. Renauld Title Village d'Alsace Medium Painting Year of Work 1957 Size Height 9.8 in.; Width ... | |
| information on Franz Ambrasath | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN LEFT AN ORIGIANL OIL PAINTING DONE BY FRANZ AMBRASATH ..CALLED ....CALM AFTER THE ... A: here is a comparable. I would give it a replacement value of $600-$800. View Larger Image Artwork ... | |
| Oil Paintings of Robert L Lee and Uylsses T Grant | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Hope all is well. To introduce myself, the name is Lee and the reason for my correspondence is in ... A: Lee, I would not be the person for these paintings as my collecting and selling interests lie in the ... | |
| C.M. Coolidge "The Poker Game" | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: my family and I were wondering about a "print" that we've owned for a long time. It belongs to my ... A: Eric, I went to Google Images and I believe I found the exact image. Type in C.M. Coolidge in the ... | |
| ALDO LUONGO | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I have an Aldo Luongo black and white sketch in perfect conditions....I would say excellent!!! it is ... A: Aldo Luongo was born in January 31, 1940, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, of Italian parents. Early in ... | |
| worth | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some kind of a quote on the worth of a painting by. William J. ... A: Title:Eternal 23.50" x 29.50" (59.69cm x 74.93cm) Created: not given See all lots for this auction ... | |
| 17th Century Pasinting | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I was recently told by an expert who restores paintings in Palm City, Florida that the oil painting ... A: Well I respect Christopher's opinion. Value as a school of piece would be$1,000-$1,500 maybe more ... | |
| E Thomas painting | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 foot painting and the name E. Thomas signature in the left bottom corner. There is a boy ... A: Tom, if this is a repro. than it is worth practically nothing. Fair Market Value for a reproduction ... | |
| Cezanne etchings , Japon paper | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to know if the original prints of Dr Gaschet's studio , printed Cezanne's portrait of ... A: You can by feel understand the differences. The laid paper is usually thinner. If you shine it up to ... | |
| removing old print | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: i was woundering if you could help me, i have a 1920 color woodblock print from lilian may miller ... A: Terry, the answer to that would be, "How much do you have invested in the piece?" Her prints range ... | |
| Oil Painting by Ramon Durand | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I live in the U.S.A., Los Angeles County California, in the Lakewood/Downey area. I have a floral ... A: Dennis, thank you for the extensive description. Unfortunately, I cannot find any information on ... | |
| Litho Stones | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Could you tell me if Bavarian stones that were used to make color lithographs in the 1880s and 1890s ... A: I would give these to artists who would be able to wipe the images off o them and reuse them. I ... | |
| Norman Rockwell Lithoraph | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Laskowaski, I found at an estate sale a lithograph by Norman Rockwell and ... A: Editions of 2,500 - such as the one in today’s question - are considered to be much too large to be ... | |
| Tom Downing | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased 2 paintings from an auction. They are not signed but on the back is hand ... A: Saratoga Fine Art III 15 Saddle Brook Drive Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 542-4025 ... | |
| Oil Painting on Canvas glued to paper board | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I need help figuring something out - Please Help me. I got an old Oil painting that seams to be done ... A: Eva, what was that website that told you to clean paintings like that? That is the wrong information ... | |
| Old Lithographs | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can help me but I have these old lithograph paintings with the initials D.A.C. ... A: Mark, DAC is like a Graphic Society. They would take a photo of an original painting and with the ... | |
| identifying prints | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: Joseph, I've recently acquired two original pieces of artwork that I'm having difficulty ... A: The Conejo Valley Art Museum is offering an unframed *serigraph of your choice (in the category that ... | |
| conrad roland | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: have you heard of a painting call reeves pheasant by roland ? your co.s name is on the bottom of ... A: Roger, here is the most recent auction record of Conrad Roland? I have not heard of that title. ... | |
| 1928 lithograph, Rosalind Howe (map) | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have an original 1928 lithograph map by Rosalind Howe Sturges Allen called, "An Anachronistic ... A: Rosalind Howe Sturges Allen was an artist and architectural cartographer who pioneered the use of ... | |
| anita pemberton leroy horses in a storm | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: we have an original charcoal of 2 horses in a field in a storm. We believe after much research it's ... A: Maggie, have you taken it out of the frame? Is it under glass? I would get a magnifying glass and ... | |
| Studio D'arte - A. De Vity | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I saw you had some knowledge of this artist and I'm wondering if you could tell me more about him? ... A: From Askart: Antonio De Vity (1901-1993) He was born in Reggio-Calbria in southern Italy. He lived ... | |
| James Mastin oil on canvas | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I recently inherited an oil on canvas signed by James Mastin in the lower left corner, size of ... A: The scene looks to be New York City. My suggestion would be to contact the James Mastin Gallery for ... | |
| Coleman Paintings | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to identify the artist full name,the era and any other info you can give me! The ... A: Title:"French Quarter - View of Orleans Street" 24" x 18" (60.96cm x 45.72cm) Created: not given See ... | |
| Julien Dupre | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a lithograph of 'Harvesters Loading The Cart' by Julien Dupre. It is stamped on the bottom ... A: Julien Dupr鍊Title Vaches avant la traite Medium Etching Size Height 9.6 in.; Width 15.4 ... | |
| H Dicksee "Play" | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: We have a signed print of H Dicksee "Play" 2 leopards playing in a tree, dated 1907, excellent ... A: Is it pencil signed? Herbert Thomas Dicksee Title Leopard cubs at play Medium etching ... | |
| painting | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I am intrigued by this piece found in relatives garage, it is not a print, the signature & date is ... A: 2 Pablo Picasso Title Fleurs et mains Medium color lithograph Year of Work 1958 Size Height 22.2 ... | |
| Rudolf Lesch Picture | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I bought a picture several years ago. It looked old at the time, and I was wondering about the ... A: It sounds like an engraving or a print. When you see sculpt it means that person is the engraver of ... | |
| s. sideris oil on canvas 40"x40" appx. | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I bought this s sideris oil painting at an estate sale.would like any information you could give me. ... A: Stephano Sideris (1921-) Born in Athens, Greece, 1921. Receiving his education at the E.O.N. Art ... | |
| etching by F. B. Neuman | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: have this work and thinking of selling, would it be worth my time or not. Is this a well know ... A: Frances Besner Newman -- whose 29 one-woman art shows have taken place at such places as the ... | |
| ARTIST NAMED TRETCHIKO | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT THIS ARTIST AND POSSIBLE VALUE OF THIS ARTISTS PRINTS? TWO ... A: Vladimir Grigoryevich Tretchikoff (Владимир ... | |
| Picasso | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: Ok I really doubt I have an original Picasso since I bought it at the Goodwill but it's really ... A: Diane, it would be nice if it were a real Picasso. It sounds like a lithograph but since I cannot ... | |
| Artist: Boruta ? | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a signed oil of a clown face by Boruta...its been in the family for over 50 yrs----I believe ... A: Peter J Boruta lived in Hamilton, NJ. He made his living painting circus scenes especially clowns. ... | |
| Original Antique Painting | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have recently acquired an original antique painting. I do not recognize the signature, and the ... A: Suzanne, this looks to be a copy of a famous painting. Unless you could give me some reference as to ... | |
| E. HARVEY | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a sailboat Oil painting, It is signed E Harvey it looks to be pretty old. Do you have ... A: QUICK FACTS AND KEYWORDS for Edward Harvey Birth/Death Lived/Active Often Known For - 1862 - ... | |
| An Old French Adam And Eve Canvas Painting That Has Been In My Family For A While Now | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: My Great Grandfather owned a framing shop in New Canaan, CT. One day a man came in and offered to ... A: this painting looks to be circa 1910-1920's French. I cannot decipher the name of the artist. It ... | |
| Erte Promotional Cards | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have 60 cards (approx.5x7) of Erte's works -- many have "Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts, Ltd. 5 East ... A: these are just mailers' that were issued by the galleries for promo purposes from the opening of an ... | |
| james m. sessions | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: my aunt bought a oil painting 30 years ago called trout stream by james m. sessions.if is genuine ... A: Title:Still Life with Cockatoo 32" x 26" Created: not given See all lots for this auction Oil/Canvas ... | |
| nathaniel currier lithograph | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a black and white lithograph entitled Catching a trout. subtitled We hab you now,sar.New York ... A: This print from 1854 is actually on of the less racist portrayals of an African American by Currier ... | |
| robert chailloux | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have either an original or a reproduction (more likely) of a painting by Robert Chailloux. It is a ... A: If it is a mass- produced repro, than it has no value except decorative. If it is pencil signed than ... | |
| Painting | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Found this painting in the attic titled "Shores of Sorrento" the Artist is A. Arnegger, name is ... A: Known for landscape painting in Austria in the early part of his career and later for Italian ... | |
| old painting from father | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My father bought this oil painting at an estate sale in the 70's. It looks to be in the original ... A: It is an oil painting on board, it looks to be a Naive/Folk style from the 1920's. Artists have been ... | |
| Could this painting be from Karl Kaufmann? | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I purchased this painting a little while ago. It is an oil on timber that was purchased by a family ... A: Peter, after looking at Karl Kaufmann's work I would have to say no. I am not familiar enough to say ... | |
| Claude Monet Les Peupliers 1907 | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have what is identified as 1 or 1000 original offset lithograph. Publisher is identified as Bruno ... A: Offset lithography is the workhorse of printing. Almost every commercial printer does it. But the ... | |
| A. Schrader painting of men smoking | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a print (I think) of men smoking in a room in front of a fireplace - it is very old looking ... A: Antonio Schrader German Early 19th Century A print of his if not pencil signed would be worth ... | |
| Alec Stern | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have what appears to be a print titled The Balclutha in Full Sail, by Alec Stern; sailing ship ... A: Alexander Stern was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 28, 1904. "Alec" Stern came to San ... | |
| WHH TROOD | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Trood painting title "The Intruders". Large oil on canvas purchased from Hammer Galleries ... A: William Henry Hamilton Trood (Br.1848-1899). He was not a long-lived artist, but his works are quite ... | |
| Lesch Print | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a print from a garage sale it is signed by Ian or Jan Neste (?) with printed on ... A: The print is it an etching that is pencil signed or is it a reproduction print after a painting. ... | |
| Savros Homere | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have an amazing signed etching & watercolour by Stavros Homere 47/250. Framed by Man Fong in Hong ... A: STAVROS HOMERE – Les commères, 1907 Etching/aquatint Sheet size: 305x220 mm Image size: 230x160 mm ... | |
| Native American lithographs | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have two American Indian hand colored lithographs. The names of the Indians depicted are ... A: Value would be $275-$500 fair market value depending on condition and desirability. The are from the ... | |
| Jean Claude Mayodon painting | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a beautiful scenic Mayodon painting in 1974. What could it be worth today? A: Barbara, check this link out on the web. www.galerielamoureuxritzenhoff.com They represent the ... | |
| S. Sideris | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: "I have piece which about an 12" X 24", it has the registration numbers written on the back it it ... A: Title:The Lake Gathering 13.25" x 10" Created: not given See all lots for this auction Oil/Canvas ... | |
| Zabateri painting | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I purchased my house 9 years ago and I found a nice last super painting in the attic. I kept the ... A: Reliable made reproductions of famous paintings. Are you sure this is an original painting? As ... | |
| the lady of shalott | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: This is my second question in as many days! I am so glad I discovered you! I have a picture (not ... A: is any of this marked or signed in pencil or is it all printed? If the artist names were in pencil ... | |
| Bruce Barnbaum's work | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I own his piece Basin Mountain Approaching Storm and searching for the value of this piece. Are you ... A: Here is a recent value for a piece that was at auction. Bruce Barnbaum Title Wall with two ... | |
| art treasures of america/india proofs | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have section IX consisting of forty-four photogravues each covered with tissue identifying the ... A: The value here would be either to matt them and sell them separately which would be more time and ... | |
| picasso | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a Picasso not sure if it is a lithograph or original. It is on paper, framed under glass. I ... A: It is probably a linocut which is made by cutting a reverse image into a piece of linoleum and then ... | |
| small moderns | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I just came across a painting that in the back it has your label. The label says CATALDA FINE ARTS, ... A: Works produced by Catalda Fine Arts were reproductions of important works. Determine what you have. ... | |
| Watercolor | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: This is a watercolor by James Sessions...it has 2 commercial fishing boat facing heading out with a ... A: Title:Boat on a beach 14" x 19.50" Created: not given See all lots for this auction Pencil and ... | |
| Need to indentify artist | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: My mother bought this from a estate sale in SFO.The person collected very expensive artwork from all ... A: It is a signature by Kathe Kollwitz. It seems to be a lithograph and seems to be signed in pencil. ... | |
| Curious about value | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: We have an oil painting that has been in my husband's family for 50+ years but know nothing about ... A: Title:First Snow of Winter, Bucks County, Pennsylvania 30.50" x 23.20" Created: not given See all ... | |
| antoine blanchard jr. | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I came across an untitled painting signed Antoine Blanchard. The signature, style, subject, and ... A: first off I would need to see a picture to definitely tell you that this picture is a fake. The ... | |
| 1870 on the river hudson at newburg oil painting | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: would like to see how much a 30x50 oil painting of on the river hudson at newburg1870 painted by j. ... A: Title:Windsor Castle from Cooper Hill 24" x 36" Created: not given See all lots for this auction ... | |
| Oil on Canvas painting of ship | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Joseph, I was handed down a painting when my grandfather passed away of, what looks to be, a whaler ... A: Lance, this is one of those paintings that were done in the last 20 years by the Asian market to ... | |
| art treasures of america...india proofs | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I hope you are well. I have just been given several pages from The art Treasures of America...I ... A: These are photogravures which are photographs of the original pieces of art. Photogravure is an ... | |
| Framed picture | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: First time user of your site and am thrilled that I have it. I have a framed picture that appears ... A: Kari, this looks to be Austrian and done by an artist with the name M. Benz. I have looked for this ... | |
| UNKNOWN ARTIST/INFO | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a seascape painting signed by what looks to be R FISHER in the bottom right ... A: Andrea, what I can tell you based on what I have read and seen is that your painting is from the ... | |
| art | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have five pictures that are all signed and want to sell but I am having difficulty doing so. Four ... A: If they are signed and numbered, they are worth fair market value about $100-$200 a piece. I looked ... | |
| TAMAYO WHERRE EHRN | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I was given a folio /suite of TAMAYO COVERED IN RED CLOTH with 15 reproducciones.Published ... A: this is what I could find. It is not the same but it may be similar. Since I am limited as to what ... | |
| Rudolf Lesch Fine Arts, Inc. | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I've been trying to figure out what I have here and have came upon this site. I have what appears ... A: This is what I found for you on a web site. Here are 2 catalogues that are for sale and if you want ... | |
| Oil & watercolor art | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Laskowski, I have done some research and can't find anything on my watercolor art. The artist's ... A: Louis Le Breton Title Un navire à trois mâts dans une tempête Medium Pen and Ink and Watercolor ... | |
| Rico Tomaso | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I too am researching the artist Rico Tomaso. I have an oil painting of his depicting Wild Horses ... A: An illustrator, Rico Tomaso was known for his illustration of mystery novels and exotic adventure ... | |
| Will you help me with Tretchiko picture,please. | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a picture of Tretchiko . No idea what is the name of it. May be you will help me to get to ... A: Vladimir Tretchikoff, a painter whose popular prints earned him the nickname "the king of kitsch," ... | |
| Picasso Lithograph Jacqueline with flowers | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a lithograph which is approximately 34 x 34 from a TV art show. I paid 500. I also ... A: Rich, do you want the short answer or the long answer? The short is that you were scammed. Do not ... | |
| oil on canvas | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a picture of 2 bison in the snow by a tattered covered wagon signed T.W. Walters, any info ... A: John William Walter, active 1880's to 1921, was a Pennsylvania artist and a member of the Associated ... | |
| Parsons, Atwater, Cameron Lithos | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a set of 4 lithos in frames titled "The Four Seasons of Life". The picture is about 3 1/4 X 5 ... A: Russ, here is what I found. These are the larger version mind you and they are period. The ones you ... | |
| Art by Graham Lavallin | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a print of Graham Lavallin titeled Rowboat On A Lake. Graham called it Homeward Bound. It has ... A: I have been able to find a print that was bought in at Dunning's in 1992. Here is there address and ... | |
| oil painting original paul w. whitener | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: i have an original painting Nov 1944 oil paining of blow mountains, north Carolina signed, and notes ... A: I found this for you: We would be glad to look at a photo of portrait & are searching for all of ... | |
| Elisabeth Sonrel painting | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I am curious to find out a general date of a painting by Elisabeth Sonrel ; it is titled "Les deux ... A: I found some information telling me that this painting could have been sold by Sotheby's. I could ... | |
| Alice in wonderland Salvador Dali Book | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a Alice in Wonderland Salvador Dali book from a friend that is in what i would ... A: First edition thus; limited edition of 2500 with Dali's signature in pencil on the title page. Loose ... | |
| Original Oil | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have this Mac Ivor Reddie oil of possibly the Bark "Grace Hammond". What would be its value, I ... A: I could not find a ship but this should help. Title:Plowing 30" x 36" Created: not given See all ... | |
| painting by jose puyet | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an original painting by jose puyet ( Manolita it is in very good condition I was wondering if ... A: Depending on size, condition, image, etc. this is what I found. I hope it approximates what you ... | |
| Identifying European Oil Painting 1880's | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: how are you? My question pertains to an oil painting that my father found in an attic of a house 59 ... A: The canvas is obviously English and the stretcher supports marked ADS are by Aaron Draper Shattuck ... | |
| Edward Langley | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Laskowski, For over 60 years my mother has been in possession of a painting by Edward Langley. ... A: Depending on size it would be anywhere from $400-$3,000. Let me know the size and send me a picture. ... | |
| 1886 etching | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Im curious about a etching that i have,Its by T C Farrer The title is Fishing in a punt. Its ... A: Is this an etching or watercolor. There is a big difference. This is for an oil. An etching would be ... | |
| N C Wyeth | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently came across across an NC Wyeth print called "Portrait of Abraham Lincoln" It is # ... A: N. C. Wyeth print of Abraham Lincoln, numbered lower rt. 68/175, unsgd., paper size 35 1/2" h x 26 ... | |
| Earl G. Hammock Paintings | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: How would I go about finding the value of a three landscape painting set my Grandmother has, painted ... A: Title:Desert Landscape 24" x 30" Created: not given See all lots for this auction Oil/Canvas Signed ... | |
| Alec Stern, Willard Cox, Russell Wilson | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1959-60 collection of Alec Stern's etched Christmas Cards of America: 2 are color, ... A: Alexander Stern was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 28, 1904. "Alec" Stern came to San ... | |
| Eric Sloane | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Laskowski, I had asked you about an appraisal for a work by Eric Sloane. I sent a response to what ... A: sorry for the delay. Yes, I did get the photos. This I assume would be for replacement value and not ... | |
| John Haymson watercolor | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: It is John Haymson and is titled "Nassau Hall, Princeton U". It measures approx. 15 x 20. Any help ... A: 15" x 18" Created: not given See all lots for this auction Watercolor/Paper Unavailable Lot: 2323 ... | |
| Walter Dendy Sadler | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have, what I believe, is an original by Sadler...three monks by the river. It was purchased at a ... A: Iam not sure of the size of your piece or what it looks like. Here is what I found for you. ... | |
| Rico Tomaso | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have to paintings(oil)of Rico Tomaso. 1 is of a young lady with an old car leaning on a street ... A: An illustrator, Rico Tomaso was known for his illustration of mystery novels and exotic adventure ... | |
| Rembrandt print from collection of Andrew Mellon | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a framed print "A Young Man at a Table," Rembrandt, Collection of Andrew Mellon I am ... A: What this sounds like is a contemporary print based on the original oil in the Mellon collection. If ... | |
| Painting by E. Gwendt | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to privately purchase a number of works by E. Gwendt (German?), but cannot ... A: I have not been able to find any auction records. I believe the artist to be contemporary and not a ... | |
| information | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have two prints by Arthur Tooth & sons. Artist Peter Graham, engraver Joseph Pratt, 1 of the ... A: Joseph Bishop Pratt Title The swannery invaded by eagles Description Joseph Bishop Pratt ... | |
| Jan McPherson and George White | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Laskowski, I have an original primitive oil painting on wood of a young boy with a sailboat, ... A: This may be the same George White, I am not sure. George White began his career as an artist in ... | |
| Huldah Painting... | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband bought me a painting that has The Ice Cream Vendor written on the back of it. I don't ... A: base on wat you are telling me, the piece in question is a print. If there are a couple of number ... | |
| owl painting | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I have an owl painting signed c. roberts that has been in my home for many years and i can find ... A: I know of one C. Roberts who does animal paintings. Charlie Roberts was born in Hutchinson, Kansas ... | |
| Artist Frank Wagner | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Not sure which expert may be able to help me.... My sister has a painting in mint condition of Frank ... A: Based on what I found, depending on size, condition, subject, etc., your painting retail is worth ... | |
| Lighthouse Oil Painting | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: here is yet another painting I purchased by the Artist Alfred Brule. Oil painting on Canvas. Any ... A: Alfred Brule was born and raised in California, living first in the San Francisco Bay area and then ... | |
| Louis Lupas Art of JFK | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired a lithograph of JFK by Louis Lupas. It says 'original in the JFK collection' and is ... A: A contemporary, pastel portrait of John F. Kennedy, drawn from life by Louis Lupas, brought $43,020. ... | |
| painting | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a painting that belonged to my great grandmother, and I was wondering how I find out how ... A: Walter Einbeck Title Allegorie der Schönheit Medium oil on canvas Year of Work 1921 Size Height ... | |
| John Powell Serigraphs - signed and numbered | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: We have two, signed John Powell's serigraphs (Vista Del Mar 47/300 and Cottage Garden 259/300). ... A: As a young boy, John Powell spent many hours with his father, Jack Powell, and Will Foster, both ... | |
| Alfred David Lenz hand colored litho/etching | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an original hand colored litho / etching of a nymph by Alfred Lenz dated 1912 and can not ... A: Glenn, this is an answer from another person who was also looking for Alfred Lenz info. I found a ... | |
| paiting | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have some art work and it appears to be German. It is dated 1957 and is # 101. It is signed but I ... A: Dana, what I can surmise from this question is that this piece of artwork is a print rather than a ... | |
| Jose Puyet painting | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a large Jose Puyet painting called "En El Casino". It is signed and an original...i can ... A: José Puyet Title Noche de gala Year 1968 Medium Oil on Canvas Size 31 x 25 in. / 78.7 x 63.5 cm. ... | |
| m.b. parkinson | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: my sister in law has a painting by m.b/ parkinson titled cupid awake.it was published by taber prang ... A: If you can see the publisher of the piece, it is a print. Most likely a colored lithograph. This is ... | |
| Franklin Tuttle paintings | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: I belong to a local historical society. The society owns several paintings by Franklin Tuttle (some ... A: I do appraisals for the Pennsylvania Appraisal Association. I also am going through the American ... | |
| etching | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: I have an etching in color pencil titled [ cable car rush ] by alec stern and I was wondering how ... A: Your Piece is worth 200-300. Born in Bridgeport, CT on March 28, 1904. "Alec" Stern came to San ... | |
| Oil Painting | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I purchased an oil painting from a yard sale about 6 mnths ago. When I bought this, I was told that ... A: this is the only auction result on Irving Wolfson. It is not for an oil though. Send me a picture. ... | |
| rights | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: When a collector buys a piece of ORIGINAL art, does he automatically acquire the copyright, or does ... A: I hope this helps. The red dot sticker on an artist/price card indicates that the art piece has ... | |
| Harry D. Reeks | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I bought what I think is probably a silkscreen at a little thrift store. It is framed and matted. ... A: Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Harry Reeks was a landscape painter and military sketch artist who ... | |
| JOHN PHILIP FALTER | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I had recently came across a what appears to be an oil painting signed in the lower right hand ... A: John Philip Falter Title Chestnut Hill train station Year 1975 - Medium oil on canvas with panel ... | |
| E/// .Oberhauser | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: I own a Oberhauser,my grandmother broght it from germany. I have no idea what its worth.its a ... A: Emmanuel Oberhauser Title The best of friends Medium oil on canvas Size 31.5 x 19 in. / 80 x 48.3 ... | |
| james chapin | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I am researching james orsbee chapin and his painting Ruby Green Singing. I would appreciate any ... A: This is from ASkart.com: The following was written and compiled by Jean Ershler Schatz, artist and ... | |
| Em. Oberhauser | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: I have purchased this print for a $1.00 at a local garage sale, It looks old and very European, I ... A: If this is just a photomechanical print meaning reproduction without an original signature in pencil ... | |
| Miriam Haworth | 12/25/2006 |
| Q: I acquired two prints (1965) by Miriam Haworth. They appear to be from a series of playing cards ... A: I found one listing on e-bay for her: ... | |
| Dorothy Parker | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I am just beginning to ask out there as to the orgin of my painting. It looks as though it says ... A: Dorothy Parker Dorothy Parker,They Are Moving To Bucks County, Daily Intelligencer, August 22, ... | |
| Determining value of large oil painting | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: Laskowski, I need your help in establishing the value of a large, American oil,1953, painted by ... A: Born in Maywood, IL on April 18, 1892, the daughter of artist August Abelmann. Kate was a resident ... | |
| Dali- Academie des Beaux Arts; 1975 | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: have this etching- it has some color in it. I believe it is an artist proof because "E.A." is in ... A: Salvador Dalí Title Académie des Beaux Arts Year 1975 - Medium engraving Size 16.8 x 23.5 in. / 42.5 ... | |
| N Currier print | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a print which I believe to be an original. It is 9"x14", Framed with a label on the back. It ... A: Nathaniel Currier Title Camping out - some of the right sort Year 1856 - Medium lithograph with ... | |
| Claes Oldenburg | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: Laskowski I just bought a Claes Oldenburg Litho "Sailboat thinking of Q" it is signed in pencil and ... A: Claes Oldenburg Title SAILBOAT THINKING OF Q Year 1976 - Medium Offset Lithograph in colors on white ... | |
| Dutch painting | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a small oil by Henk Ten Cate, dated 1935. A man from the Netherlands gave it to me in 1959. ... A: Hendrik (Henk) Jan ten Cate Title Bospartij aan het water Medium Oil on Board Size 15 x 26.2 in. / ... | |
| miriam haworth | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1955 miriam haworth called fruit & mandolin, also a herbert dicksee and some parrakeet ... A: Miriam Haworth qorked in printmaking in the mid 50's and 60's. She was born in Canada and died in ... | |
| E. Oberhauser | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: Joseph: I bought an E.Oberhauser print 10 years ago for about $250.00. It is framed and in good ... A: Forest Nymphs by E Oberhauser This is a new print of a classical style painting by E. Oberhauser ... | |
| Harry D. Reeks Artwork | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: I'm trying to date two original, signed pieces by Harry Reeks. I have only gleened limited ... A: Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Harry Reeks was a landscape painter and military sketch artist who ... | |
| Original Oil Painting versus Lithograph | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: My husband's aunt passed away recently and we have some artwork that was hung in her apartment. We ... A: It sounds like you answered your own question when you said in your statement "While the print ... | |
| Huldah - four ballerinas | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to help my sister find info on a painting she bought it is of four ballerinas and is ... A: The following is from Susan Fox: An American fine artist born in Dallas, Texas, Huldah Cherry was ... | |
| John F Kennedy Original?? | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: I have this portrait of JFK its about 24"x 20"(best guess) that is in pencil or charcoal. It doesn't ... A: Kelli, get a loop (magnifying glass) and look at the piece. If you see dots, than it is a repro. If ... | |
| louis lupas original charcoals | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to find info on louis lupas artwork. i have many from herald tribune period including ... A: Louis Lupas 20th Century American 350-750. When you are ready to sell please let me know. Thanks. ... | |
| Rosa Bonheuer | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 prints of " The Horse Fair " by Rosa Bonheur, that I Purchased at an auction 28 years ago, ... A: Are the 2 prints signed in pencil, numbered,? Or are they just prints done in a photomechanical ... | |
| art work of J.S.Couper | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 orginial oil paintings (20x24) of Jospehine Sibley Couper. Could you give me an idea of ... A: David, I found I auction record for you. If you want to send images to me and tell me what the ... | |
| ARTIST DEBO | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a painting by Debo (Dennis Clark or Clarke) Titled Two Times Two painted in 1972. It's 24 x ... A: all I could find was this auction record for a bronze. Where is the artist from? Usually that is ... | |
| Get information on a Raphael & Tuck Rafolith | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: Picture name Peaceful Evening - Winter in Rhode Island. Raphael Tuck & Sons London Paris New york ... A: A print by Raphael and Tuck has at most sentimental value. I mean that value would be basically what ... | |
| H Zatzka | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a painting of "The Last Supper" painted by H Zatzka. I purchased this painting from the ... A: H. Zabateri was also known as Hans Zatzka. I cannot tell if this painting could or should be ... | |
| Currier & Ives Print - "My Dear Little Pet" | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: Some time back, I asked you a question on the above subject. You asked me to submit a copy of the ... A: Mary Lou, I answered you 2 weeks ago. You may not have received the answer. Sorry. Without seeing ... | |
| identifying a piece of art | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: did you ever get the pictures I sent. Is it possible the emails are ending up in your spam or junk ... A: Debbie, I would suggest that you try a local library or University and ask them if they have a book ... | |
| Watercolor painting by Al D Lenz | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I Have recently acquired a painting with a signature of "Al D Lenz" with the date of '94 (1894). It ... A: I found the same thing using ARTNET. in terms of information on the artist. This is an early find, ... | |
| Oil painting by Alfieri | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: We have an oil painting of a clown high atop a circus tent pole looking down at whatever is ... A: Type in the artists name on Google. You will find him there. 1 Attilio Alfieri Title ... | |
| JFK portrait | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a charcoal/or pencil drawing of John F.Kennedy. It was done by Louis Lupas - (drawn from ... A: Louis Lupas is widely acclaimed for his pastel portraits of Presidents, politicians, and other ... | |
| paintings by William Dunn Knox | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: We are interested in ascertaining the value of a marine oil painting by William Dunn Knox. Is there ... A: Heree are recent auction prices. Joe. 1 William Dunn Knox Title On the ... | |
| Picasso Print question | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: Joseph-- I'd like to ask about a Picasso print that I lost in a house fire. I'm trying to track ... A: sorry for the delay. I am going directly to your 3rd question. A value of a partial print would be ... | |
| Old Print Painted by A. Zimmermann | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: I am not sure what type of copy it is. It appears to be very old, it is shades of black and white ... A: It sounds like an engraving that was laid down onto cardboard. If it is laid down, that is an ... | |
| print by edgar degas | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: i have a print of edgar degas it is a woman leaning near a vase of flowers.It is a portrait of a ... A: at first I thought that maybe you had an etching or monotype by Degas and I would need to see a ... | |
| Van Cleef | 4/8/2006 |
| Q: I recently picked up an oil painting from a Catholic church rummage sale. It is signed "Van Cleef". ... A: I would need to see a photo of the painting but I did find one artist with the last name Van Cleef ... | |
| identifying artist | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: I have an oil on porcelain tile that I received as a gift about 30 years ago. I don't know how old ... A: I have accessed my art database and have found an artist by the name of J.Laurent who painted on ... | |
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Joseph B. Laskowski
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I have been researching,buying, collecting, dealing, and appraising 19th and 20th Century American Art (1850-1950) for the past 15 years. Ask me anything about this topic.
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Experienced in American Art from the period 1850-1950. This Includes Impressionism, Regionalism, Early American Modernism, Hudson River School, WPA. I have 15 years researching, collecting, dealing, and appraising in this field.
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American Society of Appraisers
BA from Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina
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