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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 832415, member: 2844&quot;]First of all, make sure they are paintings and not prints.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Check if you see brushstrokes which are consistent with the image. A blade of grass, for instance, often shows as a raised line when you study the paint closely.</p><p>If the painting seems very flat but varnished just the same, check if you see dots in the image, which reveal a printing technique. Check the edges to see if it is paper, maybe some paper wear.</p><p>Always check backs, to see if everything is in keeping with the period suggested.</p><p><br /></p><p>Second, if you want to sell, choose an attractive subject in a style people want.</p><p>My personal choice would be the first one, but that is far from a popular choice.</p><p>The second one is more what people want, but I have my doubts as to its authenticity. Which brings me to the third point:</p><p><br /></p><p>Third, make sure your painting has soul. The Chinese are producing Western style paintings by the boatloads now, so-called factory paintings. Those are often good technically, but lack any feeling or soul.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am sure the others will give you more advice on what to look for.</p><p><br /></p><p>We can&#039;t advise you on whether to buy any of these, because we can&#039;t see any backs or details and have no chance to check them in any way.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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