In my experience usually not, except in unusual situations where the provenance is iron-clad. Sometimes vendors are deceased and can no longer be...
I suspect they considered the wood backer board which is typical for turn-of-the-century pieces. Perhaps the vendor also provided some provenance....
The auction house believes it to be from the late 19th century. So one of her earlier works (perhaps around the turn of the century?). Does the...
I recently purchased this fascinating late 19th century watercolor from an auction house in the UK. According to my online research, it may have...
I was just referring to the appearance of the picture in general (whether affected by grime, sunlight, etc.). Not implying anything else. OP...
Recommend OP check to see if the canvas itself is printed or is plain. If the piece was framed in the UK, there is a chance it's an antique....
IMO your needlepoint could be from 1914. Perhaps it was reframed at some point and the framer scratched the original date into the back?...
My grandparents had one hanging over a toilet for at least 30 years! I didn't know it was part of a series until last week though.
Glad I could help! Here is a good guide to old nails: nail-chronology.pdf (npshistory.com) Do you have pictures of any of the nail heads? That...
If you are local, I recommend inspecting the "day bed" in person. Check the saw marks: Adze, Axe, or Saw Cut Marks on Lumber Indicate Building...
OP, did you check the nails used in the frame? If they are all wire nails, your frame most likely dates from 1890+. It's difficult to see the...
P.S. I just saw an "R. Walters" sell at auction this month. I'm not a handwriting expert, however there appear to be some similarities in the...
Congrats! FYI, I'd recommend relining this painting before attempting any cleaning. The tear IMO is really too big for a patch. I'm not an...
There is nothing wrong with a cardboard covering. It just suggests to me that the painting is not an antique. I don't see many conservationists...
That's an answer.
OP, do you own the painting and/or can you inspect it? Either it's relined or just made to look old. The craquelure looks oddly consistent. I also...
It appears the thumb screw was added sometime after the inch cuts were made. I'd measure the distance between the end of the narrow portion and...
I'd recommend a light sand or bead blast, then either a professional spray job or powder coat. OP may discover that the rust doesn't run very...
I would have kept the initials too, however to each their own! I've got a vintage 1980's Black U Dot bowling ball with the original owner's...
Definitely recommend against using water-based solutions to clean oil paintings. The signature area is especially sensitive. You can buy...
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