Also I’d like to note that what looks like a bevel I think, is where the painting rested in the frame before it was first removed. Idk, but it...
Is it possible to find the original?
[ATTACH] Here is a little better of a pic. You can see there must’ve been some overpainting or something because the instrument doesn’t match...
Lol, there were meanings tied to everything. I was told it could be an allegory of spring, or maybe related Bacchus. FYI, there are two goats, the...
Very interesting indeed! I had always been curious about the painting, but when we saw the seal I was really excited. It just added to whole...
I don’t know when those scratches were made, they were there when I first took it out of the glass 5 or so years ago. They’re deep like a chip...
Thanks.
Well anything is possible, that’s why I shared it here. All my life I’ve wondered about this painting. As you can see, the panel sat in the frame...
Thank you, I’ll check it out.
Ahh, yes the shape. The appraiser at the Antiques Roadshow thought the painting was most likely damaged and was later cut so it could still be...
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My brother and I have been trying to find the mark on the seal for the past 5 years. It’s exhausting, lol. Especially when you don’t really know...
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The “Sign of Four” was a popular symbol for merchant marks....
I’ll post those too. ;^)
Ok thanks, I’ll try that.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] My name is Jeanette and I’m here to see if someone can help solve the mystery of a painting that was my great...
Thank you so much! I wasn’t sure so I posted the pics in there and figured someone would let me know if this was right or not, lol. Ok I’ll repost...
My name is Jeanette and I’m here to see if someone can help solve the mystery of a painting that was my great grandfather’s. It’s oil on wood...
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