This piece is by noted photographer John W. Gregory. He is known for both photography and lithograph, usually scenes from Cape Cod, Ma. area. I...
Thanx, Aquitaine - unfortunately, nothing there but tarnish!
Um, was there supposed to be an image for me to look at? I don't see it...
Well, my impression was also Middle Eastern, or Moroccan - thought I don't know why... I have also in the past seen tiny marks similar to this,...
Greetings! I bought this bracelet at an estate sale this weekend, and hope (and BELIEVE!) that someone here can tell me something about it... It...
Yes - assuming I get possession of them. I'm meeting with my friend today, so we'll see...
We'll have to see about opening up the frame(s), that should provide some more clues...
I suspect some type of watercolor, also. I once had a pair of very old paintings done in "bodycolor"; I wonder whether that is a possibility here,...
Awesome! At least I have some context for the subject matter. He might want to sell these; what kind of paint do you think these have? They are...
Researching for my old friend again, sorry I have only a couple pictures quickly snapped with my phone camera at the side of the road: [ATTACH]...
That's pretty good, it's just a tough signature - I'm not even sure whether it is one name or two!
OK, here ya go! 4 unaltered closeup images, lighting from different angles: even, left, right, overhead: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Will do. I actually took a bunch of pictures under various conditions, but couldn't find any I really liked. I'll try again, and post some more...
Yes, the label can help with dating - assuming the painting and framing were contemporary. Odds seem pretty good, in this case, but not positive.
I was thinking along the same lines; fisherman, European... Thanx for the examples.
This is a very nicely done portrait of an old man with a pipe. It appears to be an oil painting on canvas, laid down on stiff card stock,...
Great tip; I did so, and found several similar pieces (usually blue, though), including at least one with the same bottom texture and marks (...
Wow - it almost looks like they are made from the same mold! Maybe they are, but I can't clearly see some details that look different from the...
I was leaning towards Chinese, too; Confucius came to mind - but the owner thinks Japanese.
Yes - I hit the wrong button while adding pictures! It's all set, now...
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