The birds appear to be offset printed, not chromolithography? Perhaps the frame is much older?
Wow, the painting is much more crisp and better saturated after reglazing with high-grade UV glass. Also washed the frame. It's now possible to...
Definitely! "Generally, all authentic pre-1945 Lalique markings are very small, rarely over 1/8" high. The lettering style is very plain with all...
Don't do that. The Trouble with Pressure Sensitive Tapes — The Conservation Center
Thank you for the advice. Now I've just got to figure out the best way to remove the backing without damaging the watercolor. As long as I can...
Hello everyone! I just purchased an interesting watercolor of soldiers and villagers during the Franco Prussian war. The background is somewhat...
Is the paint still well consolidated? You mentioned paint loss. If not, it will probably need a BEVA treatment or similar to consolidate the paint...
Fantastic scene. Lucille, it may be a dumb question but have you tested the pH of the matting? If you decide to replace the aperture, that might...
Thanks a bunch! This painting seems unusual in that depending on the light conditions, viewing angle, and time of day it can appear either...
A couple months ago I won a horribly grimy late 19th century 18"x24" (canvas size) oil painting by "R. W. Walters" at an art dealer's auction....
"Copy" is a stretch here unfortunately.
"Burn this letter!"
Sorry but the bow doesn't look like anything special. The violin's chin rest and bridge look quite new. The finish isn't very worn, and hardware...
Have you checked the nails? Check the shanks for a clue. Nails as clues to age (realorrepro.com) Did you date any kerf marks (assuming not sanded...
Perhaps it's a ceremonial war hammer? I'd still be intimidated!
OP, your figure honestly looks like it could have been some sort of weapon? If as Laura suggests the hole fits a wood shaft, it could have been...
I've pulled listings from Ebay because the item wound up in the landfill. Yeh the only chance is getting something not easily ID’d by mark,...
My grandmother had about 5 similar vases that we tossed out last year... We used to think so much of her stuff was valuable until Ebay came...
Giclees are usually worth little IMO. I'd only buy one for personal enjoyment, not resale.
Always slim pickings for me at thrift stores sadly. Not sure if the Habitat for Humanity Restore is considered a thrift store, however some of...
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