I received an email from the Russian Art Mussuem.Someone is new in the office.This person claimed that Stenka Razin or Stepan Razin did not paint any pictures.I refuse to put all my studies and throw them away that spoke all about this cossack.In fact my sister told me she found a man that had a small painting of Stenka Razin,unfortunately he did not leave his email but the way he told about the painting made us feel for sure he had a small peice of history.

My mother-in-law was a well known regional artist and art teacher in Buffalo mid-century. She was also did several sculptures of stone and also some wood ones. My husband, Howard and his sister, Margo, have several of her watercolors and impressionist pieces and wonder if there is any way to determine interest in her work. Her name was Faith Howard Davis and she taught at Nichols Academy in Buffalo. She was a student of James Kuo. Thank you for any insight you may be able to give me. Jerrie (Mrs Howard Davis)

For years I thought a small oil painting on leinwold (13 x 18 in.) which we had in the family was by a Brun. The single name signature was deeply hidden on the lower right. The painting was cleaned and a small tear in it restored by a museum quality restorer, Mr. John Knipe, Los Angeles. When he returned it to me, he said it had been done by a very fine artist. He could not make out the name either. I never could find a very fine artist named Brun who painted in the Barbizon style of the painting (Knipe thought 1873 and another person 1885-87). One day, determined yet again to try to decipher the name, I held it under a very bright Reveal Bulb. Ah - after 40 years. The name is Baum (the letter I thought was an R turned out to be an A with a squared top. I believe it to be by Paul Baum, Germany's noted Neo Impressionist. Baum painted in Barbizon, Impressionist and Neo Impressionist styles. I have some fine pictures of the painting which I could email. Is there a direction you might point me in to get a qualified appraisal as well as learn where the best auction market for Barbizon Paintings might be - here or abroad. I see that Ketterkunst in Germany has sold some of his later paintings. I have not seen any of Baum's earlier Barbizon style for sale. I imagine they are somewhat rare, if available at all, and haven't seen any on auction sites. I think the painting may have been brought to N.Y by Durand-Ruel in the late 1800's or early 1900's as the family purchased some paintings at that time. Paul Baum seems to have been acquainted with several of the illustrious Impressionist Painters in Paris whose paintings were brought to N.Y. by D-R, as well as the art dealer Cassirer. Thank you very much for any clues you might be able to give.

Sincerely, Linda

I purchased our families homestead and have found many things of interest, however there is an original oil painting signed by "Paul Kajul" and from checking online articles it appears to be called "A Bloom is on the Land" I have read all kinds of varied values with the lowest being $2.87 and the highest being $850.00. Hoping you can resolve the mystery. This is a large painting and who knows the frame may be worth more than the painting.

Thank you for your time,

Kindly,

Margie Harshman

Ms. Chrisholm,
I have an original 18X24" framed oil painting on canvas board. This painting is signed on the lower right corner by AUGUSTUS ROBINSON the works appear to be in the 1800's.
I purchased this painting from a salvation army store in a chicago northside suburb in 1959.I would like to have this painting appraised & authenticated.I will upload or email this painting to you if need be. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.
Thank you,
James

Ms. Chisholm,
My wife was helping a frend with a research project on the McCleary family from Boston, Mass. He was given some items 40 years ago that have been a real thrill to research. The estate was from the late Hilda Millet Booth, daughter of JB Millet and his brother was FD Millet the artist who died on the Titanic. We found in the trunk a painting By FD Millet,it appears to be a self portrait, the signature appears correct. We have original photos of Frank and his brother. We know that the Smithsonian has an extensive collection of his work. We can't find any reference to a self portrait mentioned in any of his papers. We want to have it appraised and authenticated, however, knowing what to do next is the dilemma. We sure can use some good advice.

Hello I was wondering what you charge to do an appraisal? based on your fee i have several paintings and watercolors i would love to have you look at. I lived in Italy for eight years and kinda went crazy shopping at what we call thrift stores. i will be looking foward to your response thank you,GE

I found an oil on canvas of "The Pharoah's Horses" I have not been able to find out the painter because I am afraid to take the painting out of the frame for fear of damaging it. There are pictures posted on my facebook page. Could you possibly look at them and give me a little lesson? thank you.

i have a print of jophes nash singed in pencile it looks somewhat like this one.http://www.allposters.com/-st/Joseph-Nash-Posters_c33602_.htm there are differances some figures missing and others added could you please let me know what the origanal looks like please.

Hello: are you available for hire to evaluate an antique manuscript and engraving collection including "books of hours"etc from the 12th and thirteenth century? And some misc. art inlcuding a orentalism Moor victorian paintedin Wein. how much and how?

We think you must have made a mistake not recognizing the name stenka razin.We possitively have his signature on the oil painting.It is not a fake. We do however would like to show you the comparrison signature if you will e-mail us you will get one back with the one that is on the painting .my comments about some of stenka razin is on this page. thank you, arline hunter and billie mansfield

I have a painting of a Pueblo Village by Beatrice S. Levy.
It is on an artist board or masonite. Size 10 x 14.
It is signed by the artist, but no date. I can upload a picture on request.
Can you tell me any information about the painting and an approx value.

My sister has aquired a very old painting . We have akready took enhanced photo,s of the frame which has an old paper tag that has a tiny sketch of a rissian cossack helmet with the face.The painting is a view of two ladies away form a large palace standing there with their long dresses but no faces only the hair.Their is a river beside them.The palace shows the many chimney stacks with the typical russian dome. The signature is stenka razin the russian that was more populr than peter the great and even Napolian.Sorry I get carried away in historical people and things.The frame maker really did well with what they had to work with back then.The T in Stenka has forks stcking upward like a fine quill pen would do. The T is reallyshaped like an L on purpose with four tiny spread out prongs so that it turned into a t .His name stood out perfectly Stenka because we know we have some thing.we reseach for months and we will not get careless with this painting 1600,s to the 1800,s.
Thank you,Billie Mansfield and Arline Hunter

HELLO, I THINK I HAVE AN UNUASUAL EYE FOR ART, AND I COLLECT DIFFERENT PAINTINGS FOR MYSELF, AND MY CHILDRENS FUTURE-(I dream like "my" father did). I GOT A WATER PAINTING OF A LITTLE GIRL KNEELING AT THE FOOT OF HER FEATHERBED, PRAYING, WITH A KITTEN IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. IT IS ON PARCHMENT PAPER. A PICTURE OF WHO I THINK IS "JESUS" ON THE WALL BESIDE IT. THE WALLS SEEM TO BE STUCCO, AND THE FLOOR IS WOODEN. THERE IS A WINDOW THAT HAS CRISS-CROSSED FRAMEWORK ON IT. ON THE BACK OF THE PICTURE FRAME THERE IS A LABEL, AND THE ARTISTS NAME HAS BEEN WORN OFF, BUT THE TITLE OF THE PAINTING IS "EVENING PRAYER". ANY IDEA OF WHAT, WHO, OR WHERE THIS TERRIFIC PAINTING IS ABOUT? THANKS

I have a painting that has like a black fleece like material over the canvas frame the painting is of a landscape with a waterfall that goes into a river theres mountains also but i believe the size is about 24x48it has Hecho en Mexico on the back of the canvas and i believe the artists name is Chery Moran but Im not for sure the first name definitly starts with CH and ends in Y and the last name starts with an M also there is a wooden frame around the canvas could you tell me anything about this painting

Ms. Chrisholm,
I have a large, older oil painting portrait that is unsigned. Very well done and shows obvious age. (Crazing; extreme darkening of canvas back; very old stretcher/frame). We've contemplated that the portrait could be Marie Antoinette. I would so appreciate help in identifying period or subject. (Photos are available). The back of the stretcher and frame have 'Made in France' burned into the wood. Although the painting seems far older... does the presence of this mark place the painting at a later date? Or is it possibly just an export stamp from when it left France and not relevant to the age of the painting itself? peace & thanks, Sage

Hello Ms. Chisholm,

I purchased a painting from a goodwill store that is a signed water color from Bob Dalhquist. Looks like it is Maui Hawaii. It has the c with a circle and H.W.S after his signature. Curious of the value? The frame it is in looks old, but is stamped Hecho Mexico, so not sure if it is an original. How can I tell? I don't want to remove the back paper until I'm sure that it won't destroy anything. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Rhonda

Ms. Chrisholm,
I have a drawring done in a redish pastel color (red chalk).
It is not signed. It resembles the self portrate of Leonarddo da Vinci. It is apprx. 8x10 in size and in excelent condition. In 1974 Miss Mongan at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge MA sent slides to an expert in Italy wwho said it looked Neapolitan, and probably belongs to the ccircle of Aniello Falcome-Salvator Rosa. I am sorry to be sso vague. Can you help me to estmate it,s value or what I should do. Thank you for your kindness. Ed

Ms. Chisholm,
My Grandparents purchased a water color painting a seascape off the coast of Venice, it is dated the lower right hand corner Venice 10 slanted. They purchased the painting in the 60s at an antique shop in the catskil mountains. They paid 150.00 for the painting. The back of the frame is old and flaking, there are two painters type boards holding what appears to be wood. The painting looks like it was painted on paper. The painting is in excellent condition. The boarder is gold, I have never tried to open the painting due the fragile condition of the frame. But I managed to take it apart this week to view a signature. At the very bottom below the actual painting is the measurements and I beleive signature that I cannot make out.Poss two short words poss starting with G poss four letters in first name and last name appears to have maybe three letters poss begining with L or I or J.poss ending in s. The picture has Venice on its left side, just small village homes off the bank, the boats are sailing vessels one depicts a large cross in the middle of the sail. The primary ship, done in a burnt brown color, water is done in the same brown tones as ships with blue/white sea appears to be calm.I have been searching for similar water color on paper paintings for years and havent had any luck. I have taken photos of signature and back of frame. I could email them to you if needed.

Ms. Chisholm,

I also have the same piece as Barbara Carnifax mentioned above. A print of the etching by S. Arlent Edwards of G. Hillyard Swinstead's A Morning Greeting.

It has the same thing written across the bottom as she mentions in her post.

Came with the house I bought and wondering if any value.

Thanks for you help,
Daniel

Hello,
I have an oil painting of a very dark haired bearded man and his son. The man is holding a hunting rifle, at his feet are 3 dogs, 2 yellow and 1 black labrador retrievers, the son is looking up at his father. It came from my grandparents home, since my granfather loved dogs and hunted himself, it had a place of prominence over the mantel in their dining room. I think the painting is from the mid to late 1800's, it is signed a. Luard but hard to read may be a. Guard or a. Cuard can't seem to find any of these variations. I was hoping you may be able to help me identify the artist to determine a value.
Thanks for your help, look forward to hearing from you.
Karen

Have a pair of "Welsh Waterfalls " paintings by English painter James Burrell Smith. They are 8"x10" in canvas size with 15 1/2"x13 1/2" frames. They are quite beautiful and in excellant condition . need an appraisal for insurance purpose. Paintings purchased at Philip Suval Inc,in New York City in 1964 . any help you can provide would be appreciated.

Hello, I purchased what I believe is an oil painting in San Antonio is the 1980's at an estate auction. It is dark colors (neutrals) of a small sailing vessel. It signed simply "Lutes" with two dots over the "u" in Lutes. I would be glad to pay for an appraisal. Please let me hear from you. Thanks for your help.

Helen

I suggest rolex submariner oyster is a best choice if you buy replica .

I have a Dom Mingolla painting titled "Moon Over Miami". I purchased it 15 years ago at a gallery in Ft. Lauderdale. The painting is 48 x 54. I was told it was an original. I wondered what the value might be?

Thanks!

Dear Ms.Chisholm, Hi, A friend of mine gave me a painting of Jesus walking through a wheat field, with seven of his 12 Apostles with a frame size 16"x24". The artist signature is J.R.Wehles. The painting looks like it was done in black and white. After looking up some information I found on a website it seems it might have been painted around 1900. Could you please email me and let me know what you think about it. I don't have a whole lot of money, as I receive SSD. This could help me out alot if it is worth some money. Thank You in advance if you can help me. Linda Merryman Houtzdale, Pa.

Dear Ms Chisholm,
I have a print of an etching called "A Morning Greeting"
painted by G. Hillyard Swinstead.
Across bottom it reads:
London Published March 28th 1885 by PVD Colnaghi
not sure about the rest because of difficulty reading but my guess is: UC A3 U7 L Pall Mall East New York Fishel Adler Schwartz g4 Fulton Sineth? engraving by S. Arlent Edwards. i got it at a garage sale years ago and the paper is quite dark on both side. is there and value? thank you so much.

Ms. Chisholm,

I own an oil painting of Canyon de Chelly by Edgar Alwin Payne. It was given to me by Evelyn Payne Hatcher, the only child of Edgar and Elsie Palmer Payne. Evelyn passed away 2/16/2009. I am interested in receiving a current appraisal of the painting, as well as information regarding a possible auction sale. I have a number of items including books and exhibit catalogs related to Evelyn, Elsie and Edgar. I have one watercolor study done by Elsie and two by Evelyn. I knew Evelyn for over 20 years, and the provenance on all of the works is what was directly related to me by Evelyn. Although I am educated in art & design, I am unfamiliar with the auction process, but I thought that painting grouped with other artifacts might increase the value.

Thank you, in advance, for your advice.

Sally G.Kabat, PhD

Dear miss chisholm. I have a black and white print/lithograph painted E Blair Leighton Londen published Desember 1st 1891 by Arthur Tooth and sons 5 & 6 Haymarket copyright registered by M Knoedler and co New York and Stiefbold & co Berlin printed in Berlin. Put thy sweet hand in mine and trust in me.Could you please tell me more about this picture. how many printed. Has it got any value. etc

My mother was an art dealer in New York and past away 36 years ago. She sold and represented many American artist (Robert Brackman, Robert Phillips, Gino Hollander, Max Karp, and many others). One of the pieces she personally owned is signed Maurice,Utrillo,V, and is a winter scene of -Montmartre- written on lower left corner (maybe white period). I was under the impression it was probably a fake until I removed it very recently from the frame which is labeled Blondelle Frames 115 west fifty-fifth street - new york 19 CI 7-5920. I then discovered the ,V, not seen under the frame. The piece is on a board and is 9 1/2" tall and 11 1/4 wide. Other then contacting Jean Fabris in France (I researched.... he is the "man", how can you help me identify/authenticate this piece.
Thank you
Josh

Hi Nan,
I inherited alot of antiques paintings, wildlife art on glasses. One of the paintings is hanging on the wall and I was told the mate to it is hanging in the Smithsonian.
my mother and stepfather left me alot of items and I need help with the value of these.

I have an oil on canvas 17"x24" by Maurice Levis. The signature is easily readable. The scene is of a chateau and part of a town that sits on the banks of a river where some women are doing a wash. It is not one of his traditional pastoral scenes. The frame, which I think is the orginal, is an ornate gold/cream.
Was probably purchased in Montreal (where we are from) by my grandfather in the 40-50's and has been in our family since then. I am trying to obtain an appraisal with the intent of selling the painting. Can you help me with this?
Thank you.

Hi again,
I just submitted a letter about an oilpainting.
Andalusian Street scene, or maybe Mecixan?
The stamp in the back of the canvas is 2 by 3 inches, not cm.
The painting is 12 by 16 inches. RW

Hello,

I have a small oilpainting in a plain, wooden frame.
It looks like an Andalusian street scene. People walking, tall buildings in the background; a tree and flowers.
The colors are darker, almost a bit gloomy.
It is signed Flender, Fendere, Fledere,or whatever.
On the back of the canvas is a vague stamp, 3 by 2 cm
with letters and Numbers, hardly visible.
Written in this stamp with black marker are the words
"Monmart 1976, France.
The painting is about 40 by 30 cm.

Your comments would be grately appriciated. Thank You,
Regina Wiencek

Ihave two watercolors entitled "central park new york"they seem to be done in penand ink and watercolor over the drawings. they are signed "selby"one shows skaters in the park the other shows rowboaters on the lake with the bridge above them. I have no idea of art other than i like what i see.I also have a country scene I think it may be done in crayon or a pastel and it is signed by " K nelis 28 ". If you can help me in any way it would be I guess nice to know what I might have or have not.thank you for your kind consideration and understanding. Andrew

I have A Dom Mingolla painting of Emmit Kelly (12x16) titled EXPRESSIONS. The title was omitted from the front of the painting. Does it have any other value than sentimental.
Thank you.

Hello Nan, I was hoping you could shed some light on a painting we have. One is a Dom Mingola it is a two headed emmit kelly clown face approx 12 x 16 not done in his normal medium this is an enamel. He did sign it to my inlaws when they purchased over 25 years ago. Could you please shed some light on its worth.

The other is an artist named D. Arthur Wilson we have several orginal which are pastel on european matte board. Very large wildlife head studies 3' x 3' and larger. then we have several of his first original hand pulled litho. can you shed some light as to what they might be worth.
thanks a million.

Best Regards,
Scott Pall

Hi, I have a painting of a drunk man sitting at a table, the artist signature read WORTH 1957, can you tell me anything about this painting.

I have an old painting of what looks like work boats, fishing boats with sails. It appears they are running from an impending storm in rough seas. It is 12" wide by 7" high and is signed (the first three letters are clearly Sha_ _,Sha_ _ _, could be Share, Shape, Shapeg, Sharf, Shark, Sharc, Shade. There might be an accent mark over the fourth letter. I would like to send you a photocopy of it, please send me your address. It also has a beautiful gilted frame, probably of the same era. I would also like to get an appraisal. I look forward to your reply.

Please tell Antiques Roadshow to visit Phoenix in the winter. Thanks.

Hi, my name is jeanette and I purchased a gold leaf boarder print in dallas,Tx I purchased this print in 2000, just because I like the setting. The print contains white cranes by water and some flying in air, against a drop background that look like mount fugi. The background is also white with some gold. On the back of the protrait/print frame is a silver and blue seal - FB(Fleck Bros) with the number 1448 on the back. I would appreciate any information you could give me.

I have a 12 X 16 watercolour which I think is an original painted by Carlo Chiostri (late 1800's to early 1900's) He was the illustrator for the story of Pinnochio in Italy.

Would this painting be worth anything and how would I go about getting it appraised?

I would appreciate any information you could give me.

I have 3 oil paintings, two of the paintings are approx. 18x15, the other is approx 24x20. They are framed in a very heavy gold frame, which from the back looks hand made and Made In France is imprinted on the wood. The painter is Madyne. I have no idea if they are worth keeping but would like to have an idea of what I should do with them. They are landscapes, very french. Hopefully you can direct me what to do from here or give insight to the paintings.
Thanks very much.

You have a very rich background and I would appreciate your coaching. Whom could I approach at the Smithsonian to display my works? My medium is scratchboard. I have 40 years worth of work and have not marketed my works, other than two collectors. I would gladly send you low res images for your review and comments.
Respectably,
Paul Hopman

I have an lithograph of soldiers kneeling and praying in a cathedral that has the date 1919 in the right hand corner. The 19s are divided by what looks kinda like a fan in between them. You can see where the cathedral has been damaged by the bombs and there are statues of the saints along both walls between the great columns. It has a large crestent window showing in the background above arched windows behind the alter. It is signed in pencil but we can not make out the signature. It has some damage to it. I bought an old frame at a yard sale and when I went to take the old paper print out that had been damaged I found this lithograph. It had been used as a backing for the paper print. I would like to have it appraised and sell it if it is worth anything, if not I'd like to have it framed if it can be done without doing further damage to it.

I have a framed, signed and numbered picture of The Wait at Gettysburg by Don Stivers. Are you able to tell me what it is worth and where I can find a dealer in PA to sell it.

Thanks
Amy

Ms. Chisholm:

Can you handle, or recommend an broker to handle the authentication/appraisal/disposition of two (2) landscape oils (12w x 16h) by Willard F. Clark? I believe they represent his early work (1928-1942) in Santa Fe.

Thank You.

Terry Ferguson

My family has a very old painting supposedly painted on the Chisholm Trail by Gussie Chisholm dated 1897. It was purchased at garage sale and had been in their family for years. The canvas is nailed to a wood frame and the corners are secured with pieces of tin. It is in poor condition from the elements and needs to be restored but very nice painting. I cannot find any information on this artist. Can you help? Thanks

I have two pen and watercolor drawings 5 x 7 matted to 8 x 10. One is titled Le Canal and the other Le Marais and it looks like Barut as the signature but the B actually looks like a backward C with 2 vertical lines through it. The original work is beautiful and appears old but I cannot find anything about this artist. I am guessing they were possibly done by a street painter but again, have no idea. How does someone find out the history on somthing like this. Any ideas?

iI have a painting,it is done in chalk,i have had it authenticated,it is done between middle to late 1800's it is( Black Memorabilia ) It is of Black people eating watermelon on a porch with a sign on the wall saying Poachers will be dealt with accordingly.

I recently purchased a very old oil painting; a still life, believed to be of French origin, with the signature Jacquet Del'ailla or possibly Jacquet Detailla. Any information you can provide as to the origin of this painting or anything you can tell me about this painter would be greatly appreciated. Is it French? How old is the painting? Who is the artist, etc. I have photographs of the item I can send to you if you need it. Thank you very much for your expertise and your assistance. Rae

Hi, I have a an original oil from Protugal brought back apprx. 45 years ago. It is of boats and buildings, rather detailed... signed by the artist and I have pictures I can email to you both the painting and a close up of the signature. I wonder if you can either give us an estimate of its worth or sell it for us? thanks much. Maggie

I would like to receive an appraisal of a watercolor by Lilly Brody that I own. I understand that some of her work has been displayed at the Whitney Museum. Thank You, Elton Murray

I have two oil paintings, which appear to be old. Painted on a wood and framed in gold painted plaster frame. One corner of each frame is broken. I have tried to look you up in New York, can you please inform me how I can go about having the paintings appraised? Thanksing you kindly, Bill

Hi, After some research I believe I have an original Pastel 15 X 20 by Marian Cruger Coffin, she was not and artist as her main profession. Marian (1887-1957) was the first female Landscape Architect. She was very famous for her exqusite works on the DuPonts in Delaware, Vanderbilts estates and so on. The pastel is dated 1937, Marian would have been 60 yrs. old ,perhaps retired. An expert on Marian Coffin, said she very well may have done some art work, as most landscape architects were also artists. Additionally, Marian was very fond of "delphinium" and that is what the pastel is- A VASE OF BLUE AND PURPLE DELPHINIUM- Canyou help me? This may be the only one existing. Thanks so much, Kathy Corrigan

I have some items taken from my mothers house after her death. Two are oil paintings. The signatures are hard to read. One is of a harbor scene dated 1946, by either tt cooke or tj cooke. The harbor scene seems to be New England. The other is of two women by a waterfall, I think the signature is Lee. I would like to know what I have to do to get these paintings researched.

I need an appraia sal of an original religious oil painting

Hello.

I have 2 "railway" scenery paintings I would like to get an appraisal on....one by G Horne Russel--another by Rafal Malczewski...both need cleaning....

I also have 2 oil paintings by Johann Mongales Culverhouse....both need to cleaned--one needs repair as there is a small hole in it...

I would like to put these paintings up for sale---but do not know of anyone who cleans paintings in my area.

I do need a proper appraisal first. Do you do appraisals on-line? Jody Leopold; Menasha WI

I have an oil painting by gabriel biessy of a gondola in the water with a background of ancient brick buildings. It is signed by gabriel biessy with a date of 1915. I know this is a french painter and sometimes goes under the name of marie gabriel biessy. I have no idea if this painting is worth anything. Can you please direct me as how I can find out the value? Thank you. Marlene hartung

Hi, my sister moved into a new home. In her attic there were about 500 Life Magazines ranging from the 1930-1980's left behind. She also has antique furniture, paintings and old books that she does not know what to do with them. We believe that a lot of the things left in her attic may be of significant value. Please help us figure the costs of these items. Thank you Evelyn

Dear Mrs Chisholm i had previously contacted you via your personal e-mail regarding a painting by R.Harley.i'd like to know if this is the same painter who made "the musicians"and "le chiem".this painting shows two women.one holding up a torch.i can send you pictures of the painting.thank you.

I inherited a painting by Luis Jimenez, a Spnish painter who spent most of his career in the Paris area. The painting is 36" x 23 1/4" and is in perfect condition. It is signed and above the signature is a notation "Pontis 1903. I would like to get it appraised for insurance purposes. Bonham & Butterfield offered to auction it when we delivered other art items to be auctioned, but because I did not want to sell this painting all I got was an estimate of value which my insurer could not use as a basis of insuring it. If you send me an email address I can send you a photo of the painting.

I have 4 19th century theatre prints of famous Shakespearean actors playing their roles. They say on the backs that they are watercolors but I'm wondering if they are really painted lithographs. They say Junius Brutus Booth as Richard III, "Thomas Sully;" Ben de Bar as Falstaff, original from life by "Sarony;" Edmund Kean as Richard III, W.H. Watts; and Edwin Forrest as King Lear, after original life photo by "Brady." My major professor gave me these prints about 35 years ago. The Furness Image Collection at the University of Pennsylvania has all four of these prints among many, many others. As I get older I want to pass on these prints responsibly and am trying to find out what their value might be. Thank you.

Dear Ms. Chisholm, I contacted you back in July regarding several works of fine art which you said you were interested in. We exchanged E-mails through your Blackberry. You were out of the country and we agreed to touch base again upon your return. The items are family pieces, including a large oil painting attributed to Grimeau, six animal Barye bronzes and several beautiful Tallyrand-Perigord inlaid tables. I have photos of all of these pieces (taken at your request) which I am ready to send to you if you are ready. Warm regards, GB

I recently purchased a large 47" x 23" oil on Canvas depicting a quaint rural village seen. The Painting is signed "Sarti" and on the back it is stamped in red ink "Original Oil Paintings Made In Italy" It also carries a Stamp in black ink "International Fine Art Galleries Art of the World Galleries phone # 213-984-2011" Above the stamp is the # 122332833 ". It certainly looks to be authentic and very old. I would very much like to know more about it especially the artist backround and perhaps an estimate of it's value. Thanks in advance for any info. Travis Frazier

My family has a water color painting by Lionel Bart painted in the late 1940's. Bart was a famous English composer,lyricist and songwriter, who wrote and produced the well known musical Oliver! (1960) as well as many other very successful musicals and songs for famous singers. He was born Lionel Begleiter but changed his name to Bart. He died in 1999 at age 68. Prior to his musical accomplishments, he was an accomplished painter but gave it up to pursue theatre. My mother-in-law has the painting as well as a letter from him (dated November 5, 1962)acknowledging the picture is a portrait of his mother. She still has the letter signed by him. The painting is beautiful and we would like to know if it has any value. We have digital photos of the painting and letter. What do you suggest for next steps? Thank you.

hello i have albert beistadt painting called grainduer of the rockies 18-1902 29x71 with frame can you give me some info please......

Hi! Recently, while cleaning out an attic, I discovered a picture of 2 women in a boat punting on a lake. The size of the picture is 13 3/4 x 27 3/4. It looks like a pencil scetch. On the top of the picture it says "Copyright 1888 -Fishel, Adler & Schwartz, New York". It also appears to be signed by the artist, Frank H. Birkwell, in pencil. I need help with the appraisal of the picture in order to sell it. It is in a wooden frame with a wooden backing, overall size being 21" wide x 35 1/2" long. The condition of the frame and picture is excellent. Any help would be greatly appreciated. John Dwinnells

Many years ago; maybe 10/15 your mag had an article about Mexican artist named Margarito Mslchor. I have an animal carving bought on the side of the road maybe 15 years ago with this name on the bottom. Is it worth money? if so I would like to sell it. Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to provide to me.

Have a painting by a world famous painter; bought it at a estate sale years back. Is it authentic? If so, what is its value? Would like to know. What is the next step?

art is my life

Dear Ms. Chisholm: My Father has an oil painting that was given to him and his wife by an aunt. The painting is approximately 30" x 22" (guess). It is signed E J Hapgood or E J Hopgood 1911. There is writing on the back : A Bit of Autumn Painted from the old Slogg banks of the first iron foundry in America Situated on the Saugus River. (Saugus Massachusetts) I would love an appraisal to know if this painting is worth anything besides it's historical interest. Thank you.

I HAVE A PAINTING OF FRUIT THAT A FRIEND OF MINES MOTHER GAVE ME AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH SHIRLEY KERSET

HI, I have a rather large pastel signed by Richard N. Brooke. The subject matter is a shepherd and his flock (depicted walking away from the viewer). It looks like it might be sunset/early evening. Any information on the artist and his art would be appreciated.

I don't know any thing about appraisals, so I am going to ask here for free information. I bought an Napoleon print in an old frame.Here is what it says. It is french, I think. Napoleone is under the picture of the person. It says below the picture: Defsine et grave par calamatta d a pres le platre original moule a Ste Helene par le Docteur Antommarchi It also starts out saying an address Paris chez and on the other side it says Et Chen Ritter et goupil, Boulevard Montmartre. Then there is Imprime par Chardon aine and a symbal with a date like 1864? or 1834? Thanks

I would greatly appreciate an apprisal of: a print of a drawing done by Don Stiver (and he signed it) The print is of: John Wayne at The Alamo (A movie was made about this in which John Wayne acted a part.) Thank you, Charlotte

I need an appraisal for: a Print of "Washington Crossing the Delaware" painted by E. Leutze and engraved by Paul Girardet Published in NY by Fishel, Adler & Schwartz Thank you, Charlotte

I recently purchased a beautiful painting with a signature J. Bentz. I have searched online and located a John Bentz who painted in the NJ area. The painting seems to be old with a wood "fancy" frame. Can you please recommend a website that would assist me in verifying the signature (it’s actually printed) to find out more about this painting? Or would you recommend a specific book that would help me do research? I love artwork but I am extremely ignorant to "published" artists and their artwork value. Thank you!

Dear Ms. Chisholm: A long-time client recently made a gift to me of a 19th century oil painting by " W. Lundbarg " It is 40" x 28", and depicts a small village along a rocky fiord. It is in excellent condition , and in the original frame. The family history indicates it was brought to the U.S. in 1890 by clients grandparents who were Polish. I have very little about the artist, but the picture is very dramatic. I would appreciate any insight you could provide. Robert C Johnston

After my father's recent death, we were cleaning out the basement, and came across an engraving of George Washington by J.H. Hills of a painting by G. Stuart. I'm 66 years old and I remember this picture hanging in my great grandparents house when I was a kid. I would like to know how I go about getting a value for this. It is in a large gold frame, but the engraving itself needs a lot of restoration, since it has mildew and dark areas on it. Any help would be appreciated.

I am interested and would like to have few original acrylic paintings to be evaluated/appraised. These paintings are done by my late husband, who was trained and painted for pleasures, since his line of professional was structural design which also influence him for light and color. His paintings mostly are landscape and abstract with plenty of beautyful color upon color showing various techniques and vibrant strokes of complexity resulting in fascinated paintings. I could provide some photographs should you be interested. I would be grately appreciated, if you could direct and/or guide me in process of having them appraised with the specialist. Thank you kindly for your time and assistance. Warm Regards, P.M. Nilsen

I would like to verify a oil painting I bought, the signature says SARTI, It is about a 8x10 size.

Hi, i would really like some help in verifying the authenticity of a painting that was past to me from my grandmother. The artist signature is Nicolai Civosky. I have done a little research on this artist,and have found many works of his that were similar to what I have. What I have is a painting of a table with a vase of flowers,fruit,and what I belive to be a mandolin in front of a window.In the background,a street scene of construction workers. The painting is about 42x31 in size. Any info given would be truly appreciated.

HI my family has a painting we think is by alice daugherty the storie goes that she was commishioned by Mussulinni, this painting is of two women one hold a small child the other looking on and a small child trying to see the baby looking to find anything about the artist or painting.

Hi, recently I have bought a self portrait drawing by Jackson Pollock. its a small 10x13 paper in china Ink. I´m a fan of Pollock and I have read a couple of books related to him and his work and also I had the luck of being in museums around the world seeing his work so I could say I have some experience on the artist. I bought this drawing at a very good price and because the first time I saw it, I was convinced that I had seen this drawing before. How can I verify its authenticity? I have a proffesional photograph of it. thanks

Hi, I need your help. My mother in law passed away at Christmasand one thing she left behind for us is what appears to be an ivory tusk, 30" +/- long and 2 1/2"-3" in diameter wide. The entire tusk is carved with intricate shapes of animals,(lions,elephants, etc.) and it looks fantastic. My father in law, also deseased, brought it from Hungary about 50 years ago. There is no writing or identifing marks on it that I can see. I am certainly not a rich man, but am smart enough to know that if it is worth anything I need to get a rider on my homeowners insurance or put this away somewhere. I can send you photos if you are interested in taking a look. My wife and I would certainly appreciate any help that you can offer. Sincerely, Colin Barry

Hi would like to get a estimate for a oil/water color painting with frame24" by 16" by Gloria Devereack.thank you