HELP IDENTIFY artist from Wunderlay bros fine art

HELLO ALL....I purchased this painting from my little honey hole thift store over the last few days along with a piece of art glass and 2 pieces of pottery..this painting looks to be unsigned unless its hidden where the frame covers about .25 inch around..someone ripped the back open and taped it probably looking for a signature on the back..there is a sticker that says wunderlay bros fine art Pittsburg pa..there is glass over this oil on board..the board looks black..looks to be my g uess around 80 to 100 years old but I could be wrong..should I undo the tape and take a look for a signature...thanks in advance for your help

 

I wouldn't invest too much effort. a good bread and butter job showing either one of the lakes in Northern Italy - lake Garda- or eventually one of the smaller lakes around the Mont Blanc in France - lac d'Annecy.

 

Hi,
If they seal said Pittsburg the years would have been 1870 to 1911. Yours says Pittsburgh so anytime other than those years. Pittsburgh dropped the "H" during those years.
greg

 

Pittsburgh dropping the "H" for 41 years - now there is a bit of trivia not many people know! Thanks Greg, maybe it will come up on Jeopardy one day.

 

I like the frame better than the painting, sorry, just not my taste.

 

thank you all

 

Hi,
It all had to do with people becoming more educated. They thought the more people become educated they would be confused with the gh.
greg

 

reminded me of Art Vanderlay

 

Have you been here? Lots of information on dealers. Including from descendants. Sure to help you with dating.

http://www.truefresco.com/dcforum/DCForumID46/28.html

Debora

 

And, of course, information here. 1887 your earliest date.

https://wunderlygalleries.com/about.html

Debora

 

thank you Debora...my seal looks to be 1920's or so...im thinking about removing the scotch tape and taking a look on the back..whats your opinion...Andy

 

It's my understanding that the original paper backing adds no additional value. The seal does though as it provides provenance of a sort. To a well-respected gallery. Let's see if others agree.

Debora

 

After reading that link you probably should remove it from the frame and look for a signature.And definitely keep that seal.

 

i concur

 

THANKS TO ALL...THATS MY PLAN TOO