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QUESTION: I seen an appraiser today about painting i have the appraiser state that the painting seem like a original but because the painting was enclosed we could not see the name of the artist and the signature was written in pencil was very faint but we could make out the A and S the appraiser instructed me to go home and remove the painting and underneath will be the name of the artist sure nuff it was there Ascot Raoul Dufy some other thing was written like the size of the painting the year seem like 1940 or 1946.My Question is do anyone know about this painting or artist the painting seem like it a polo event with crowd of people and arena.
ANSWER: Gladys,
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Please look at this picture I included here to see if that's the one you were describing (this is the closest one I can think of to fit your description of your painting.
If it is the one, then you have a reproduction, for this painting is widely reproduced. The original painting is held in Christie's.
If it is not, look closely to see if the colors and image are made of tiny uniformed dots of red, cyan, and yellow dots. If the painting is consist of these uniformed dots, then you have a reproduction of a painting by the artist. If it is original, you cannot see any uniformed dots.
Good luck
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QUESTION: thanks for the picture but that not the one it kind of similar just different scene our have more horse with rider and the arena building more visible. wonder if there any way I can send a picture.
Gladys,
It is the best way to look closely and see if it is a reproduction or not, for it makes such a HUGE difference. Since the artist is pretty well known, his works are more prone to be mass reproduced or even be faked. First check whether or not it is an original work. If it is, then you will have to check with an art appraiser to research on the authenticity of the art and signature, including tracing the circulation history of the piece and the accuracy of the characteristics of the artist's work and the signature.
Good luck
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Judy
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I can answer ALL questions related to watercolor paintings, except appraisal or artist identification. I can answer general questions about oil, acrylic, Chinese painting, and other media. I am NOT an art appraiser at all for any kind. I can only answer questions in aspects of materials, techniques, and critiques. I do NOT have the access to records of auction, painting pricing, or artist files & works, unlike art gallery dealers or art appraisers. I would not know how much an art piece is worth, but I am only an expert in the "art form" but nothing to do with VALUE.
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Professional watercolorist for decades. Knowledgeable about all media, but not in value or pricing.
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BFA in Fine Art, Painting
MA in Art
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