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| Subject | Date Asked |
| drawing by Francisco Goya | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I inherited this drawing and as I am aware it is an original Francisco Goya drawing from the ... A: What you have is not a drawing but an etching with aquatint. It is called "Modo con que los ... | |
| old master | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: and also can you tell me the size of the prints done by the met museum, and these kind of high ... A: Over the years the MET has published prints in numerous sizes. Dont know the exact sizes. They are ... | |
| old master | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Soren i am looking for assistance in learning more about my Lucas Cranach the Elder's print, The ... A: L.R Your print is made by the MET as a souvenir. Cranach had nothing to do with this print - it is ... | |
| sassoferrato | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: it seems to be a copy of the Madonna Orante by Sassoferrato I have seen that there is many copies of ... A: Sassoferrato had many followers and telling an original from a copy is diffecult without seeing the ... | |
| Rembrant drawing? | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Is this an authentic drawing by Rembrandt of the return of the prodigal son? A: The drawing is definitely in the style of Rembrandt but if it is an original, done by a follower or ... | |
| Unknown Artist | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I would like to purchase this painting. The seller does not know how much the painting is worth. I ... A: As you might have seen my area of expertise is concerning art pre 18th century. The painting you ... | |
| maddona & child | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: sending a pic. of a mad. %26 child. The painting was determined in the 1940's to have been restored ... A: It does look like a painting by Giovanni Battista Salvi called Sassoferrato, however the hands look ... | |
| Anton Mauve | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I bought a sketch that was labeled "possibly authentic". I bought this on e-bay and it came from ... A: I am almost certain that Mauve never signed with initials. There is much fraud on ebay, people ... | |
| jean baptiste greuze oil on canvas | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: very old oil on canvas label on back says jean baptiste greuze how can i tell if it is a greuze? the ... A: I think you should email me some more pictures of higher detail and some of the back as well. Some ... | |
| Leonardo | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Can you help me authenticate my drawing. I think it was made by Leonardo da vinci. The drawing is ... A: First let me say - I see nothing from leonardos hand in your drawing. It lacks the delicacy and the ... | |
| Rembrandt painting | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Did Rembrandt do more than one (1) painting of the same subject? One on a wood panel and one on ... A: Rembrandt is one of the hardest painters to autenticate without spending years and thousands of ... | |
| François Boucher's Expert | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out a François Boucher's Expert, it can be somewhere you know, maybe in USA (New ... A: To many Alastair Laing is considered the authority on Boucher. If you have something to be ... | |
| Giuseppe Vasi- Plate 137 Chiesa Di S Maria In Vallicella D 5 | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have this and am not sure if it of any value. It looks very old. It has G.Vinc. in ink on the ... A: If possible please send me a picture of it. Because the thing with prints is that they often print ... | |
| definitiion "genre" | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm taking History of Art. I've come across expression "genre painting" used to mean, apparently, ... A: I am afraid there is no answer that can make it any clearer. "genre painting" used to mean ... | |
| ciappa oil | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an old oil painting of trees, a stream and mountains in the background. It is signed "ciappa" ... A: It could be by Giovanni Ciappa - but the brass plate doesn't tell us anything as this could easily ... | |
| Painting ? by Carle Vernet 1824 | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I purchased from an estate sale a lovely framed painting ? signed LL Carle Vernet 1824. Upon ... A: It is indeed a lovely picture you have bought. I think it is an offset lithograph - a bit like a ... | |
| Chagall | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I am in possession of an originial Chagall signature, both in Yiddish with Hebrew letters as well as ... A: Having something like that authenticated will cost you a lot of money and time. No auctionhouse will ... | |
| Dali litho Espana | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: We were given Espana litho for christmas. HC 29/45. Not sure whether its real or not. It is signed ... A: I will start by saying that this is out of my area of expertice because I only answer questions ... | |
| Jacob Jordaens influenced by Caravaggio | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: if you could please answer.. I understand that Jacob Jordeans was not a student of Caravaggio, ... A: Jordaens was only indirectly influenced by Caraviggio, he was inspired by other dutch artists who ... | |
| Bernard Buffet | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: In my living room my family has an original Bernard Buffet... It was given to my mother as a gift ... A: First of all I have to say that Buffet is one of the most copied painters in the world. But if you ... | |
| Painting ID | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I've been trying to identify the painting in this image (I'm also attaching the image): ... A: I will say that your first thought is not far from the truth. I cant put an artist name on it. If I ... | |
| ludovico Marchetti | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking about purchasing a watercolor titled in Italian, Columbus Discovering America signed ... A: I cant tell you if a reproduction has been made of that exact painting but I can assure you that you ... | |
| Large Oil signed Tedeschi | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I also have a original oil landscape painting on canvas of what appears to be the Italian ... A: This is out of the area that I normally answer questions about so please read the description more ... | |
| Peter Hayward oil painting. | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I recently sold a painting to someone who said it was a fake, they said the framer said it was done ... A: I think he means oil impasto. Something about the tecnique: Impasto is a term used to describe oil ... | |
| Peter Hayward oil painting. | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently sold a painting to someone who said it was a fake, they said the framer said it was done ... A: First of all Christies do have regional offices in Australia but NOT in Melbourne. They have one in ... | |
| "Montcalm" by Arnulphy? | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: For the past several years I have been compiling data to write Louis-Joseph, Le Marquis de ... A: Rupert Before I answer your question and start my research I would like to see more pictures of ... | |
| old master | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: We have a painting that is very old We do know that it came from e England in the early part of ... A: it is definitely not an old master. I guess it is british early 19th century and I am affraid that ... | |
| Art | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are visiting Italy for a few days in November for our wedding anniversary. I would ... A: Italian geography is not really my area of expertise but after reading Vasari you get a feeling ... | |
| Caravaggio Killin | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I am doing some research on the art of Caravaggio "David Killing Goliath" and need provenance data ... A: There are no painting by the name "David killing Goliath" - the one you have attached is just called ... | |
| Painting of the Last Supper | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have I believe a painting of the Last Supper signed in the lowered left in red by Zabateri, it is ... A: I would advise you to contact the gallery that sells his works. ... | |
| Unidentified oil painting | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am unsure who the artist is of this painting. I cannot make out the signature, but maybe you can. ... A: The painting could be a landscape made by the american artist Sylvia Bernstein (1918-1990) but I am ... | |
| bernard buffet | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I found 3 lithographs signed by Bernard Buffet with the number 55 after the name. They are all ... A: On Ebay you will find numerous lithographs all handsigned by Buffet. Be carefull if the deal is to ... | |
| lithograph | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: La Clownesse It is signed on lower right in pencil and it is in real pencil I have it out the ... A: Lithographs by Lautrec are always interesting. Unfortunately many copies have been made especially ... | |
| Dowdell's painting | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: second page......on Dowdall's painting. A: It is indeed exciting, however I think it is a little bit diffecult to tell who made it and where ... | |
| Dowdell's painting ! | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: Holmstrup, Thank you for taking time for this. We contacted you a while ago and you were very kind ... A: Can you explain to me a little about how the librarian came to the conclusion that it was a painting ... | |
| Holbein | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a drawing on pink paper which, for all I can tell, is an original pencil and chalk, of a ... A: Because of all the questions I am getting in all experts I have decided to take a break from it so ... | |
| Oil on Wood Board Paintings by Vigi | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I have two oil paintings one is signed Vigi, the other is unsigned, both are oil on wood board ... A: I can tell you that these are not made by Anton Karlovic Vigi. He painted in a totally different ... | |
| Possible Danish or Dutch Oil Portrait? | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Can you determine the nationality of this fisherman from his garb? The portrait, which appears to be ... A: I think I need a few more pictures before I can tell you more about that one. Please send some to my ... | |
| Danish art? | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in learning the country of origin for two paintings I've inherited: The first, ... A: I would say that the watercolor you have send me looks more swedish/norwegian than danish. They have ... | |
| Holbein | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a drawing on pink paper which, for all I can tell, is an original pencil and chalk, of a ... A: I am not sure I understand your question. If you are looking at the print/drawing under a microscope ... | |
| J. Knowles Hare | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I have an etching that was hung in my mother's bedroom as a child by J. Knowles Hare. I am very ... A: The problem about etchings is that the plates usually "live" longer than the artist who originally ... | |
| G.Grube watercolour | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a small (9cm x14cm) of a typical dutch windmaill with a women hanging out her washing. It is ... A: The only artist I know that it could be in terms of signature is the danish artist Gunleif Grube. ... | |
| Questions about a painting | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: .. I have a picture of Lester Maddox dressed like a clown. The artist name is either Boruta or ... A: Tadeusz Boruta b.1957 is probably the artist. I have seen a few paintings by this artist and he ... | |
| V. Ciappa | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I have an original oil painting of the Bay of Naples, 38"x19" signed by V. Ciappa. I have it as ... A: Your painting is probably done by Vincent Ciappa. He did a lot of paintings from Venice and Naples ... | |
| Maurice Utrillo | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: How can you determine a fake from an authenic artwork? I have a painting from him. The scene is ... A: I think almost no people are able of telling a fake Utrillo from a real one without having seen the ... | |
| Question about a signature on a print | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: Can anyone maake out the signature on this print. I asked on one message board and the told me it ... A: There is no artist by the name Robert Raushenoob. I think somebody meant Robert Rauschenberg. If you ... | |
| francois boucher - la musette | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: Recently while in France I purchased this oil painting in a brocante shop. It is on canvas but ... A: It is very possible that your painting is done by a follower or pupil of Francois Boucher. He was ... | |
| lautrec | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I have been left a set of four very old wall plates. They are in the style of Toulous Lautrec and ... A: I am not familiar with any porcelain paintings by Lautrec. Everything original by Toulouse-Lautrec ... | |
| julien celos | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: city scene I have what I think is a lithograph, numbered 161/350 and signed by Julien Celos. Its a ... A: Celos was famous for his city scenes from Belgium. His paintings are quite expensive and not often ... | |
| Oil Painting | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have an original oil painting signed, Mariani. On the back of the painting, there is some ... A: Do you have a first name of the artist? I know a couple of italian painters with the name Mariani ... | |
| Peter Max Silk Screen | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: Back in 1974 I purchased a Peter Max original silk screen titled "Cosmic Musician." It measures 22" ... A: I am not familiar with your specific silk screen but I know some if the works of Peter Max and I ... | |
| Information | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I bought a very old, completely filthy, oil on canvas at a car boot sale of all places, in the ... A: It is indeed a nice painting you have bought. However it is not as old as it might seem. The way it ... | |
| 1/8/2008 | |
| Q: How do you tell a print from a poster If the picture is framed and paper covers back. A: A poster is also a sort of print. But I assume you mean how you can tell if you have a lithograph or ... | |
| painting | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of a painter named Mouliy Yarie Antoinetta? The painting I have from my father ... A: I can assure you that your painting is done by some relatively unknown painter. There is no famous ... | |
| is it an original? | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I just acquired a Currier & Ives print called "Wooding Up" on the Mississippi. It is marked E.F. ... A: I am not an expert about Currier & Ives but it is a good sign that the paper is heavy and usually ... | |
| Oil Paining circa 1550 Venice. | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a painting believed to be of Sibyl Albunea (Tibertina) painted in mid 1500 and not signed. ... A: Sorry for the late answer. Had to ask a few friends in the search for a proper answer. Here is what ... | |
| Oil Paining circa 1550 Venice. | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a painting believed to be of Sibyl Albunea (Tibertina) painted in mid 1500 and not signed. ... A: I have a very good knowledge about Titian so if you send me a few pictures of the front, back, any ... | |
| Oil on canvas | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: My brother believes the artist to be Rosalba Carriera and thinks it might even be a self portrait. ... A: It is always diffecult to say if it is exactly from the hand of Carriera or "school of Carriera". At ... | |
| Villard Artwork | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I have an oil panting that is signed by Villard. The painting is a lake pier with several store ... A: There is a few painters called Villard so without having seen your painting it is impossible for me ... | |
| Old Images | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: My father-in-law recently passed away and my wife and I found the old painting I am attaching. It is ... A: It is an interesting painting you have there. It is always diffecult to tell a lot without having ... | |
| Oil painting | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: This old painting has been in the family for years and nobody knows anything about it. Rumor was ... A: I would like to give my opinion on your painting but you have to send me a couple of pictures of it. ... | |
| Value of painting | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a oil on board original painting by Otto Eichinger Title: Cardinal Signed upper right Has ... A: Cardinals, rabbis and monks were among Eichingers favorite motives. I believe there is no question ... | |
| help identifiying picture | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I acquired this picture at a Christmas party as a white elephant gift along with Gainsborough's ... A: First I have to say that I cant help you a lot. This is what I know. What you have is a print made ... | |
| Da Vinci's Last Supper | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm a fellow Expert (but in Music) and was hoping to take advantage of this amazing website to help ... A: It is always nice to receive a question from a fellow expert. It was painted in the period from ... | |
| Aldo Luongo charcoal | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a black and white sketch on canvas I purchased several years ago from an art shop going out ... A: I have to say that I am not a Luongo expert - however when this is said I like the quickness ... | |
| F.Calton Canvas Painting | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: This is a vintage painting have tried searching all over for this artist, not sure if it holds value ... A: I am terrible sorry. It should have been "It is NOT worth big bucks". The artist is unknown so it is ... | |
| F.Calton Canvas Painting | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: This is a vintage painting have tried searching all over for this artist, not sure if it holds value ... A: Is far as I can see it is signed F. Colton - I have never heard about this artist and neither has ... | |
| Itzchak Tarkau art | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I own a boutique and have a customer who would like me to try and sell a piece by artist, Itzchak ... A: Itzchak Tarkay's serigraphs only sell for about $100-$500. I am not sure about this "Grace" but ... | |
| e. oberhauser tannhauser | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I have an old print by e. oberhauser that also says tannhauser on the right side and on the top it ... A: I can already say that I cant tell you anything about this specific engraving I am affraid. However ... | |
| e. oberhauser tannhauser | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I have an old print by e. oberhauser that also says tannhauser on the right side and on the top it ... A: I can only give on a rough estimate since I have not seen the print myself. However Oberhauser ... | |
| Aldo Luongo charcoal | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a black and white sketch on canvas I purchased several years ago from an art shop going out ... A: I need a lot more info to give my opinion. Email me some more pictures at sorenholmstrup@hotmail.com ... | |
| Peter Max ? | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: A friend of mine have this picture that he found in the garbage about 15 years ago in California.He ... A: I am still not convinced about that this should be a Peter Max original. I think you should ask at ... | |
| allexperts/George Coulon | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I recently acquired a "painting" that hung in someone's Grandmother's house for yrs and would not ... A: I can look into it for you - In that case I need pictures. You can send them to my email ... | |
| I have a print of antoine blanchard painting notre dame | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: i am wondering if a print can be worth some money. A: I am sorrt to say this but your print is probably a poster of the original painting and these ... | |
| Peter Max ? | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: A friend of mine have this picture that he found in the garbage about 15 years ago in California.He ... A: It first sight it doesn't look like a work by the hand of Peter Max. The colours are a bit to light ... | |
| 1866 Painting Portrait of a Woman- ID | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: This 1866 painting has been in our family for many generations. I'm finally trying to identify the ... A: I would need a few more pictures to determaine who did it - I already wrote you my email so send as ... | |
| itching | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I have an original etching (5"x7") dated 1840 and signed "Lisbonne" Do you know anything about the ... A: I have not been able to find any info on your etching. I believe it was made by a relatively unknown ... | |
| earning a living | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: My question is, can a portrait artist earn a decent living in this day and age? A: My honest answer will be that it is not possible. Very few people make a living of this since the ... | |
| CANNOT READ SIGNATURE | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: We came across this oil painting at an estate sale and are really intersted in knowing the artist ... A: I am sorry it has taken so long but I have spend so much time researching and unfortunately nothing ... | |
| Painting Of Zeus In Chariot | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I saw a painting of the god Zeus in a chariot that was being pulled by the winged horse Pegasus. ... A: I think the painting you have seen is the "The Fall of Phaeton" by Peter Paul Rubens. There is a ... | |
| MELROSE ABBEY CURRIER & IVES 1862 | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE ASKED SO MANY GALLERIES AND SO FAR NO ANSWER. LARGE PRINT (NO DOTS) 20.5 x 13.5"----HEAVY ... A: I can tell you the Currier & Ives produced a lot of prints between 1835-1907 they produced more than ... | |
| chagall forgery | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: i have a replicated painting of "bouquet over the town" by anthony tetro. i know he is considered ... A: I know the story about Tetro. Interesting and a great contribution to the everlasting discussion ... | |
| identify | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: don't know who these two paintings are of or who painted them, or enen if they are famous. help ... A: Before I can tell you anything about your painting please send me some more images. Best would be an ... | |
| prints | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: i have a print from the catalda fine arts, but cant get any information , on it the print is called ... A: Works produced by Catalda Fine Arts were reproductions of important works. I'll be up front and ... | |
| Raffaelle Casnedi | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Where can i sell a painting by Casnedi, painted in 1860 called "Colosseum ruins." In Luino, Italy in ... A: I would advice you to pay a visit to Christie's or Sotheby's. They would be able to help you. Of ... | |
| CANNOT READ SIGNATURE | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: We came across this oil painting at an estate sale and are really intersted in knowing the artist ... A: Before I can tell you anything about your painting please send me some more images. Best would be an ... | |
| Maurice Utrillo Painting | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a painting signed Maurice Utrillo, but I am unsure of it's authenticity. The wooden frame on ... A: Before I can tell you anything about your painting please send me some more images. Best would be an ... | |
| Lyonel Laurenceau | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I have an original oil painting by Lyonel Laurenceau. It measures @23"x38" in a wood frame, very ... A: There are two options. 1) You can visit google and write "online art appraisal" then choose one of ... | |
| canaletto | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I have no idea of the worth. Here is a picture A: I am familiar with two artists called Canaletto. Bernardo Canaletto Bellotto (1720 - 1780)Italian ... | |
| Lyonel Laurenceau | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I have an original oil painting by Lyonel Laurenceau. It measures @23"x38" in a wood frame, very ... A: It is impossible for me to tell you how much your painting is worth without having seen it. ... | |
| Artemisia Gentillschi's Judith Slaying Holofernes | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I am writing a paper that requires analysis of this work. I find little to no information in this ... A: It is possible to analyze and critize works of art on several levels. I will not work with an ... | |
| unknown print | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I inherited this which has been in my family for many years but i can't find out any information ... A: Before I can tell you anything about your print please send me some more images. Best would be an ... | |
| Artemisia Gentillschi's Judith Slaying Holofernes | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I am writing a paper that requires analysis of this work. I find little to no information in this ... A: I will give you my interpretation of this work and a little about the context in which it was ... | |
| corsi watercolor | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a watercolor signed by what appears to be "A" or "H" Corsi (bottom left). It has the city ... A: I know a little about an Italian artist called A. Corsi Lalli (1849-1937). However I am only ... | |
| value of my 2 paintings | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 paintings of blue boy and pinkie from Thomas gainsborough, i got them as a gift from an old ... A: All prints are not the same value. Posters and offset lithos are very cheap because they are ... | |
| p j redoute | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I have an old litho of redoute but it has a signature buy the stem of the flowers and no titles ... A: I didn't understand you question perfectly, I thought it was just a general question about Redouté's ... | |
| oil painint by M.L.Bowman | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: We have an oil on canvas painting by M.L. Bowman of a large sailing vessel in the forefront, with a ... A: I have not heard about this artist before, but I found one auction result for a M. Bowman. M. ... | |
| Salvador Dali NYC 1970's | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how Salvador Dali's art influenced the 1970's scene in NYC? Any information on this ... A: This is a little outside of my area of expertise since my prímary focus is the old masters. However ... | |
| Type and date of painting | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: Please help me date this painting and tell me what type of painting it is. The painting and frame ... A: First I would like to apologize for taking so long. I have researched a lot on your painting but I ... | |
| questions on framing | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a question regarding this painting's frame. I have discovered that the painting is by Augusto ... A: First I have to say that I know practically nothing about frames. However I agree with you that this ... | |
| Rembrandt print | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I have been trying to find the same online and have had no luck. On the back of the frame an article ... A: Sorry for the late answer. I have done some research but I could not find this print in the complete ... | |
| Frederic Remington picture | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: Friend bought a very pretty picture, beautifully framed at estate sale for $12.00. The signature is ... A: I would like to see a picture about this piece. Then it would be easier for me to tell you ... | |
| red watermill | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: if the painting is a print from German 19th Century artist Ernst Thomas is it worth anything it says ... A: I did some research and I was not able to find anything about this artist. However my area of ... | |
| Two oil paintings | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I have recently aquired two paintings that seem to be oil. I is a looks to be a young mexican girl ... A: It is impossible for me to give a decent opinion without having seen the paintings. Feel free to ... | |
| Artist | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me anything about this? It is by J Allan Farrell A: It is out of my area of expertice however I tried to make some research but the only auction result ... | |
Fine Art
Answers by Expert:
Søren Holmstrup
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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Venetian paintings. ALL QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT RELEVANT WILL BE REJECTED.
Experience
I have been a collector for several years.
Education/Credentials
I have studied art on my own for as long as I can remember.
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