Antiques and the Arts Forum

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	Who was she/he? Over the years I've managed to find 5 framed prints by this artist. All attempts to find out more about this artist have failed. All 5 were found in New England and I'm wondering if the artist was from this area, Can ANYONE help? please. - gwen	24	9/30/2009 5:46:07 PM

	does anyone have any information on painting by fusco? - 51melissa	2	8/15/2009 9:15:22 AM

	I have the enclosed art work that I am trying to find information on One is an oil painting titled "A Peasant Woman at Prayer" by Andre Chochepierre. It appears to be quite old but in good condition. I would like to find out how old it is and if it has an - Debbie	27	8/7/2009 12:37:13 PM

	I have a numbered lithograph by Kowalski. The only information that I have is that I purchased it through an auction conducted by Patrician Galleries around 1980. Patrician Galleries was located at Great Falls, Virginia. The picture is of people work - madden	14	8/5/2009 12:23:53 PM

	My parents recently recived a painting by R. Colao. The title of the painting is Daisies and cornflowers...The picture # is 721....I would like any information that you have on this piece - crystal	2	6/19/2009 9:01:40 PM

	This doll or puppet figure measures approximately 28� (plus a 13� sturdy wire hanger). The armor appears to be copper and the figure itself is probably composition. Was it a parade or festival figure? How old is it? Country of origin? - CGI	1	6/5/2009 12:34:17 PM

	I understand this is a sailor's cane however I'm not certain about much else. I'm intrested to know where it was made, by who, when, for what purpose? The vertebrae are stacked on a square rod made of iron. There is a lot of bend to the cane. Some or ver - Jason	2	2/7/2009 1:03:56 PM

	I have a Rupert Kreider woodcarving that my late grandfather acquired over 50 years ago. I cannot find out much information on this artist or the value of his work. I do know that there was an exhibit of his work in Williamsbug last year. Does anyone k - Kriss10	3	9/1/2008 7:41:10 PM

	Can anyone identify who this painting is of? or who the artist might be. It's a oil on board painting with the signature which looks like a "B". Appreciate any help I can get. Thanks for your input - Sandie	2	8/3/2008 9:52:11 PM

	brightinell is the signature on this painting i think does anyone know if its that or brightwell - dave	3	5/7/2008 8:47:54 PM

	Does anyone recognize this painter, it is a watercolour on cardboard. Because the subject is either Dutch from Holland or Pennsylvania Dutch, I'm wondering if you could also tell the age of the costume. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks - Jasper	2	4/16/2008 8:27:19 PM

	I need to know about "heavenly dove" by sister hannah cohoon 1854. - john	2	1/21/2008 1:11:05 PM

	Hello i have a picture that is singed with a small honey bee on the bottom right corner, the artists name is Ann Baker. i was wondering if anyone knew more info about her. i know she later married and started signing it a. rugh. This pic i think is #8xx. - ecolnago	1	1/5/2008 4:14:19 PM

	I have a painting it looks pretty old can't find any info on this artist is this piece rare or is it not it says 1888 in the lower left corner also says F.E^bel the frame looks rather old is it worth 20.00 or is it worth more??? - richk michigan	1	8/23/2007 9:58:38 PM

	I have a 20' by 16' Fernando Amorsolo dated 1953 that my Grand Uncle acquired in Manila in the 1950's. The photo has been enhanced to give a better idea of its true condition. - pat	5	8/1/2007 10:15:04 PM

	I bought a beautiful piece of art but no nothing about it can you help. its like a shadow box all wood on the back it says spoldzielnia rzemieslnicza "przyszlosc" cena 3250 wkck-ce cena umowna nazwa art. not sure what this is its very light all I kno - swulf315	1	5/31/2007 1:00:34 PM

	Hi have a rubbing from the casket (?) of John Esteny the Abbot of Westminster in the 1400's. My grandmother went there and saw this rubbing done in 1967. She said that shortly after she returned to the states, they quit allowing people to do these rubbin - jillhancock	2	4/23/2007 8:55:50 PM

	I have a charcoal portrait that is from the late 1800's. It has a sheet of lead backing the drawing and has been embossed to give a relief effect the the person in the picture. I bought this about 25 years ago. I'm divesting myself of 45 years of accumua - Roadmaster	1	3/5/2007 10:00:49 PM

	I have had this piece in my posession for over 30 years and have been unable to identify it, in art design, by character etc. I rather suspect it is one of those individual one of a kind folk art pieces. It is approximately 15 inches tall. 9 inches wide. - LoraineJr	2	8/31/2006 5:00:15 PM

	Two (2) paintings,Siamese dancers, gold on black, by Siamese artist, Sanit Disatapundhu,ca. 1945. Sizes approx 20 x 26 inches. Given me in Manila, 1954, by rhen President Ramon Magsaysay. I would appreciate an estimated value. Thank you. - Value unknown	1	3/21/2006 4:10:12 PM

	Hi! I am trying to find some information about an antique folk art piece of a Black Jesus crucifix. It is wooden, hand carved, is 18" tall x 9.5" wide. I attached a photo for your review. I have tried several antique stores, looking for someone know - tarilyns	2	12/5/2005 12:32:47 PM

	Walrus tooth more than 2 foot long 18th century scrimshaw Do you know the value? - Frank	2	10/28/2005 7:18:52 PM

	I bought two small ink and watercolor paintings in Madison NY. I was looking through the Millers 2005 guide and saw the same type of picture which notes it as a Fraktur. The picture is attached. Can anyone tell me how I can authenticate this. - Zach	2	10/28/2005 7:16:50 PM

	I have two etch drawings from this artist.. origial frame and signed dated 1891. the drawings are labled (Road to The Hill and At the Well). Looking for more info and value. Thanks Art photes will follow in a few days. - art	0

	I inherited two paintings from my aunt when she passed away. I date the pictures at least to 1950 or earlier. Both are watercolors depicting farm life. One depicts a fisherman pulling a fish out of the lake with a "no swimming" sign at the bottom right - skipperdo	0

	Trying to determine if this is American school. On artists board and in a Rosewood frame. Any ideas? - Watercolor	0

	The attached is in a burl walnut frame with chevron inlay around the sight. The portrait is done with a very fine hand. Does any one know what and where this might be from? - Origin?	0

	I have a friend who is in possession of 3 very old grenfell silk stocking rug hangings. One in particular is very large with geese and signed Jesse L. Does anyone know whether this would perhaps be the work of Jessie Luther who was recruited in 1906 by Wi - grenfell hooked rugs	0

	I have an old LaPP painting and was wondering if you could tell me which, if any, of the famous Lapp,s may have painted it. If you send me an email, I can send photos. It is of some trees, a lake, birds...basicly a landscape in oil on heavy (card)board. - jhatkins	0

	I have a woodcut fraktur colored with berry paint from the early 19th century that I purchased at an auction several years ago. While researching fraktur on the internet, lo and behold I found a very similar fraktur in the collection of the Library of Co - rose8625	0

	I have a dried flower or some sort of dried weeds in a frame. It's very delicate. There are people and other objects in the picture that have been cut out of the dried vegetation. It's really very pretty. I was told it was sea weed, but I'm not sure. - Alsager	0

	I have a what appears to be a very old ink drawing that is on some kind of brown paper. The paper is like a brown paper bag, but much more grain and you can also see wood chips and string like hair much like that on a paper currency. There are folds on th - krink	0

	I have a Lithograph dated 1965. It has a definite retro look, is a large print of yellow flowers with black centers( possibly black-eyed susans) in a white vase with dark gold diamond designs on it. The artist has signed as "Gerard". Is anyone familiar wi - Chapotle@aol.com	0

	Artist John Sanama oil painting, painted in 1936 in Tuscon Arizona. The painting is of A Native American, it has the name of Red Hand in the right lower corner. Has anyone heard of this painter? and would it be valuable? Thank You - Ripsaw	0

	I have a painting which appears to be an original watercolor signed by Helm in all capital letters. It appears to be an early cityscape of Kansas City. I have been told that it is probably not by John? Helm of Manhattan , KS and another artist by the na - Randy	0

	I currently have a Cushing & White American Eagle weathervane. Marking plate shows a date of August 8,1868. The eagle piece measures approximately 22 wide x 12 high and the directionals measure 8 wide x 6 high. Any information would be greatly apprecia - 81989megjeff	0

	Our family is in possession of this print, a label on the back saying, Arthur Jaffe Imp. what would this signify? - lulabl	0

	I have been unable to identify the artist. This picture only has the artist's initials and I have been unable to find his/her name. I would appreciate any info and/or value of this sketch. Thank you in advance for your help. - Judi	0

	I wonder if there are any paintings, lithographs, prints, or tapestries (made from the paintings) by the Norway artist Gerhard Munthe here in the United States? - Janis	0

	Any information pertaining to folk artist B. Hammons would be appreciated; appears to be (at least I cannot find references) a relatively unknown visual folk artist (acrylics). Obtained a print as a gift from an avid collector, but all they could say that - Folk art question	0

	I have a signed print by H M Rosenberg in the original frame. It is of a country scene. There is a farmer bent down with a pig at the bottom of the etching. copyrighted by: Fisher.Adler.Swartz dated 1890. Can you tell me more about this print including i - hdavis	0

	I'm intrigued by this item, a "peasant cross" from Greece. Can anyone tell me more about it? http://tinyurl.com/3orypx - helene	0

	I inherited 2 drawings by Henry Lapp that were done by him around age 13 that are signed of horses. Are they worth anything? - Debbie D	0

	Hi I purchased two prints from and estate sale a few years ago and have now gotten around to try and find out who the artist is. The signiture is major with a cursive type M and the J doesn't have a curl at the bootom. It has a dot though, and is long. On - Korie J.	0

	I have 2 watercolors that have no titles, but each has the initials "AW" painted in the lower portion. It appears to be on board rather than canvas.They are very stylized (1920's-40's?) and are possibly companion pieces. I cannot find the name of the arti - azestatesales	0

	I inherited the attached painting and am trying to find if it has any value. I have not found any signature nor date on it. i would appreciate any help. - Magdalene	0

	Can anyone tell me about a painting of a little boy and a dog waliking in front of a red barn? The signature in the right hand bottom says Brightinell. - hyflyer	0