Not sure what I'm seeing but not an ad. Is it a board on which the proposal has been affixed and the board then covered with a translucent sheet?...
Military Athletic League. Started in 1896 according to the internet. Debora
Just to save you the trouble... The Waterford pattern is Sheila. Looks like the cordial glass....
Isn't that lovely? Almost like a piece of sculpture. Hope you will continue to find house room for it. Debora
There were only 30,000 people in Portland, Maine in the mid-Victorian period. Why don't you contact a local historical society to see if they can...
Have you opened it up? Debora
When I do a Google search I find many, many similars. What do you consider to be distinctive about yours? Debora
Are you sure that's an original? Debora
Thank you. Big now. Debora [ATTACH]
Yes, with the fleur de lis motif, I'd expect them to be continental. Would you be kind enough to post a photograph of the RC# mark? Debora
What makes you think they might be Japanese? Debora
I should add that the monogram was old-fashioned by the 1950s so you're likely looking for an older artist. Debora
I see Traunmiller and, given the monogram, first name starts with C. Certainly a trained artist. And a very sweet image, very of its period. Debora
Agree. Money doesn't equal taste, unfortunately. And, a $3MM home could also mean a load of debt. Debora
For protection of body and clothing, I'd think. Debora
Thank you for posting the additional photographs. The depiction of this barrel is typical of a factory painting. Minimal effort for maximum...
I rather like that (and not my usual type of thing.) Sickle and gaiters. Debora
I suspect the frame was made to deceive. As always, a photograph of the back would be helpful. Debora
A bold red signature is usually the sign of a factory painting. Title should be Dutch Ship in Rough Sea. Here's a genuine example. Debora [ATTACH]
Sorry. You're correct. Typo on my part. = Son of Rodrigo. Debora
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