The signatures are matches. Debora [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
You can find him on familysearch.org. Ralph (Jordan) Blecha. b. Athens, Wisconsin 1913. Working for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1940....
So likely a regional Canadian artist working around 1969 or later. Matting and framer's sticker look 1990s so could be quite a bit later....
Looks like this one, doesn't it? https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/arthur-h-thomas-stick-barometer-335-c-7334aaf861 Debora
I researched the German Dancing Doll. Lots of similars and those that sell sell for very little. Debora
Re the Moomin dolls, are you quoting a sold price or an asking price? My eBay search using "Moomin doll" brings up the highest sale at $205.99...
@ChrisEnemy, do take advantage of the offer by @Any Jewelry above. She's one of the very knowledgable resources here. And just to clarify --...
Their condition does look very good but souvenir costume dolls are a category that doesn't have a lot of collector interest. And they're not...
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May I suggest you post photographs of the entire work from both front and back including the frame? And a close-up photograph of the signatures?...
No, it wasn't a children's painting project. It was created by an adult and would likely have been part of a three piece set as used by young...
There was likely a matching bowl and plate. Debora
In what part of the world was it found? Debora
Yep. Might have been part of a child's set. In fact, the child might have been Warren Duvall. And here's the source of the decoration. An...
Try this: https://www.antiquers.com/threads/making-a-post-and-uploading-pictures.16038/ Debora
Purdy. Debora
Looks like there's something written on frame at top too. Debora
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