Featured 1856 -Pastel

Hi all,please help me decipher the signature (if possible) The date looks 1855 or 1856 to me? I bought this on auction and it was listed as being ‘unsigned’. I only later discovered the signature on closer inspection (it’s signed about 26cm up from the corner on the left handside) The frame size is 81cm x 68cm. It’s framed behind glass .Thank you for any comments

 

T Gemaal? T Generaal?

 

The frame appears to be new-ish, 1970s maybe. No reason why you can't open it up and see if any information inside.

Debora

 

Thanks AJ. I will give it try.

 

Thanks Debora. Yes,I was considering that. It’s been hanging on the wall for a few months now. Do you also think this is well executed?

 

A gifted amateur I'd say. I'm not terribly fond of this type of genre painting.

Debora

 

gifted for sure......... nice eyes and anyone who even tries hands... and can do this...... not bad !

 

Thanks. Appreciate the comment. I was thinking it’s rather ‘good’ (in my limited art knowledge) and I also like the face and eyes. I was obviously happy to ‘discover’ the signature and date.

 

Any other ideas or guesses as to the name? Just send it and I will do the searching .. Thanks

 

Thinking the pipe looks German? Yes or No?

 

Tiga....??

 

Thanks! I really appreciate you giving it some thought. I will search along those lines and maybe I’ll get lucky.. I really like this a lot,definitely a favourite!

 

Some very positive feedback. So I e-mailed some pastel art societies. The Pastel Society (based in the UK) and founded in 1898 very kindly responded to me after the pictures were shown to the society president and Archivist. Unfortunately they couldn’t identify the artist from their records (they noted the 1856 date pre-dates the Society) They noted that is an interesting work and worth further investigation. They commented that the work showed insight into the subject portrayed and is a thoughtful piece. They further suggest contacting some leading auction houses in the UK for possible assistance. All all very good feedback and Iam very greatfull for The Pastel Society for being so kind and helpful!