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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| print | 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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