No idea, I don't believe I framed it in any way that would have turned anyone off but each to their own I guess.
I was very polite and said I was hoping for some expert advice about this sketch. I gave them the same kind of info I gave here. I mentioned that...
Thank you! I will add her to my list :happy:. I was also looking at Freemanart.ca, a paid service for art investigation. Has anyone ever used them?
Thanks, this is great! They will be next on my list then.
G Got a response from this gallery, unfortunately they said it wasn't expertise that they offer and they weren't interested in the business of...
Thank you! That's at least a bit promising :)
Ok, my curiosity got the better of me and I took the back off! The nails actually slid out quite easily with pliers. Here is the back and picture...
I almost always do as I can't resist either :hilarious: but this one is so firmly nailed I think I will wait for the time being and see if anyone...
Great minds!! Thank you, I had actually just forwarded my email to them before I read this :)
Ok, got a quick reply from the National Gallery that they don't do authentication or appraisals so I'll have to research a different avenue!
Thanks for sharing these! Fingers crossed, you never know :)
Agreed they weren't! It's an exciting prospect, I will do just that thank you :)
It was described at auction as a "Canadian crayon pastel Impressionist painting. Possibly sketched in crayons. Uncertain of age. Unsigned.". It...
Hi all! I bought this pastel (?) sketch (behind glass) at an auction in Ontario recently. I thought it looked interesting. It appears to be "Le...
Thank you, I'll keep searching!
Interesting! I wouldn't have considered recent, have you seen modern pieces like this before? I like it too :)
Thank you!
Hi all! Picked up this plate/dish (10.5"W) at auction recently. It looks mid-century to me, enamel on copper? It's definitely metal. I'm wondering...
Thanks! It's strange it isn't marked. I'll have to test it again.
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