Yes, that's a good idea. Go in, say you inherited it from your mother, and inquire about the cost of restoration for your daughter. You may get...
You can compare it with this. A Vuitton shop won't authenticate it. The Montsouris was introduced in 1994. It should have a date code; does it?...
The lips aren't period which tells one right away something isn't quite right. Debora
The eBay example comes with a "certificate." Debora
As above. Decorative rather than fine art. Meant to be hung and enjoyed. Glancing through the estate sale photographs, all I see are decorative...
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Think so too. Turn-ish of century but geometric handles point to this side. Not expensive in their time. Debora
So most likely by a Canadian artist. That's helpful. Debora
I'd consider them a garniture. Debora
And tell us please how you know that five other artists have painted the same scene. Debora
Agree. Pleasing but decorative. Debora
It is for a woman. Note the princess seams. Debora
I do too. Debora
Think the frame might be older than the work. Regardless of age of piece, an attractive presentation. Debora
GCL stands for Greater Catholic League so I suspect the high school is Purcell Marion in Cincinnati. Given its generous cut, I would think 1980s...
The school sweater doesn't appear to be vintage. Or, if so, just so. Better photographs would help identify/date. Debora
In English, a jacket of this style is called a bolero. If no label, it is most likely tailor-made. Probably came with matching dress. Lining...
Well, tango had a "scurrilous birth" (to quote the internet) in Buenos Aires' underworld. Debora
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