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  1. 3798dmmnn liked Debora's post in the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    You might want to contact a museum that has expertise in this type of work. Here's one in Connecticut:...

    Sep 29, 2024 at 2:37 PM

  2. 3798dmmnn liked komokwa's post in the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    you'd think......... but...... many portraits go unsigned..... & in this case the hand may have been an identifier..

    Sep 29, 2024 at 2:37 PM

  3. 3798dmmnn liked Debora's post in the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    My understanding is these portraits were often done by itinerant painters and can be identified by their treatment of certain areas such...

    Sep 29, 2024 at 2:36 PM

  4. 3798dmmnn liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    Nice quality painting, and I think she has a sweet face. The lace cap is ca 1850-60 imo. Ditto.

    Sep 29, 2024 at 9:57 AM

  5. 3798dmmnn liked Debora's post in the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    Agree re date. The higher waist, the fuller sleeve... Debora

    Sep 29, 2024 at 9:57 AM

  6. 3798dmmnn replied to the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    Good point - New York or Connecticut then. I think if she had bought a picture outside of that area she would told more stories about...

    Sep 29, 2024 at 9:57 AM

  7. 3798dmmnn replied to the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    Would be nice - why would someone not sign it, you'd think they would be proud of their work.

    Sep 29, 2024 at 9:55 AM

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  9. 3798dmmnn liked johnnycb09's post in the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    I think shes wonderful . If a tad wall eyed ! He might not feel strokes because its been varnished . Maybe more than once. Id guess...

    Sep 28, 2024

  10. 3798dmmnn replied to the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    It's stretched a bit loosely on the frame, you can see the ripples. Is there anything I should do to protect or conserve it?

    Sep 28, 2024

  11. 3798dmmnn liked Debora's post in the thread Is it a print or a painting?.

    Looks like a painting to me. 1860s-ish. Debora

    Sep 28, 2024
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