About Sara Tro Expertise I am a professional custom picture framer and designer. I have experience in all areas of
picture framing, and own my own custom framing shop. I can answer questions relating
to the design of a piece, the preservation of the artwork, color theory, photograph
restoration, decor, art placement, room balancing and installation questions.
Experience I have owned my own retail custom frame shop for 5 years, and managed a high-end shop before that for 5.5 years. I worked for a professional restorer and archivist for 8 months prior to the management position. I am also a fine artist myself, with a BFA in Photography and Printmaking, and have been framing my own work for years and years.
Education/Credentials BFA Fine Arts, NYSCC at Alfred University, NY
hi. I recently bought a watercolour it is signed les gilbert and is of an early settlers cottage in delemere s.a. on the reverse is written watercolour by les gilbert 3,almond ave victor harbor s.a.it is an origanal and does look old i do not know if this is leslie gilbert the english artist any information would be appreciated thank you.
Answer Hi Julie,
So sorry for my late reply... I was on vacation and forgot to set my account to auto-reply.
So, sadly you had to wait for my answer and now I don't have great news to share. Art appraisal is not my area of expertise, so I cannot offer any insight as to the value of the Gilbert piece you acquired. I would call your local museum and ask for a name of a reputable art dealer or appraiser in your area, or someone to whom you could place a call and give the piece details.
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