AboutJames Few, PSA Expertise Painting -- Specifically soft Pastels medium. I am listed in Whos Who in American Art. Signature member of the Pastel Society of America. My paintings have been exhibited in numerous National Juried Exhibits across the US. I can best answer questions about pastels and pastel technique, My secondary medium is acrylics.
Experience I have been painting with pastels since 1980
Expert: James Few, PSA Date: 7/10/2008 Subject: a1790 pastel portrait of Charles Pendleton
Question I have this large pastel portrait in original gilt frame of younger brother of patriot Edmund Pendleton of Caroline County, Va. Artist was "Perinot Pinir" if I am reading the signature correctly. Do you know this pastel artist? Do you know what this portrait might appraise for? Thank you.
Answer Answer: Art ID is not my thing:
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You might contact the American National Gallery research library or look in their online inventory for the artist's name.. http://www.nga.gov/resources/dldesc.shtm
You might search for a contact at the National Portrait Gellery.
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