Professional or hobbyist?

Hi all,

I wondered what you guys thought of this. Is it professional work, in your opinion?

On the back it has a Los Angeles address.

It looks like E.O Hebert? But there’s nothing online I can see under that name.

thanks in advance.

 

I cannot guess if it is "professional work" but in my own opinion, it's not a great painting of the rear and the rump of a matador. So my short response would be no.

 

The layering of texture looks not well done. I have not looked up the artist's name.

 

TIP: When the hands are hidden in a painting, it's likely because HANDS are a little more difficult to paint.

 

Thanks for the tip!

 

I agree with antidiem, and also here’s a monty python as confirmation!
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From 1957:

 

A factory painting, I'd think.

Debora

 

One of my favorite artists cannot draw hands. Or feet. Of Anything!!

 

You've probably already done the research but just in case... Those old telephone exchanges were phased out in LA between 1958 and 1963.

Debora

 

Thanks @Debora Which one, that GL number?

 

GLadstone.

Debora

 

You know... You might as well take that out of the frame and see what else you find. Wouldn't hurt value. And, at second glance, do think amateur. Subject typical of Mexican factory paintings but I'd expect a bit more finesse.

Debora

 

Thanks @Debora ..it’s painted on the cardboard.. What do you make of that? Surely hobbyist then?

 

That's what I'd think. Is there a number for O. Herbert on Via de la Paz?

Debora

 

I will check it again when I get home.. I looked it up, it seems to be a fancy street /address near the water..

 

I believe it says #400