Anyone a true antique oil painting expert? Need Info?
LovemyBebe asked:
I have an antique oil painting that has a scratch/small hole in it. How can I find out what it is worth? It is not dated or signed; however, it is, without doubt, pre-1900s. It has a beautiful wood frame, painted white, with gold accents.The frame is also slightly damaged from storage and age. I can tell it has not ever been reframed. It is not bright in color at all. It is mostly a dull blue and green. It is not that detailed. It is also about 16″ tall X 26″ wide, approx. It has only 4 lilies up close and the background is all sky and pond in pale blue and grey. There are a few green shrubs and things in the left corner but very dull in color. Any ideas on what it may possibly be worth or where I might find info on something like this?
I have an antique oil painting that has a scratch/small hole in it. How can I find out what it is worth? It is not dated or signed; however, it is, without doubt, pre-1900s. It has a beautiful wood frame, painted white, with gold accents.The frame is also slightly damaged from storage and age. I can tell it has not ever been reframed. It is not bright in color at all. It is mostly a dull blue and green. It is not that detailed. It is also about 16″ tall X 26″ wide, approx. It has only 4 lilies up close and the background is all sky and pond in pale blue and grey. There are a few green shrubs and things in the left corner but very dull in color. Any ideas on what it may possibly be worth or where I might find info on something like this?
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nobody can do this for you on line. You need to take this to an art restorer. If you cannot find anything in your local yellow pages, ask at the nearest fine art museum who they recommend for art restoration - their curatorial staff is who can help you, not some kid or volunteer at the front desk. Ask for the curator directly - he or she can usually direct you to someone or a site.
since it is not signed or dated, it could be by anyone, and likeliy not worth much, except to you. The restorer could tell you if it is worth (or if it is possible) to repair it, clean it and make any suggestions on its conservation in acid free materials.