Anybody knows art expert in Western Mass?

I recently acquired 4 paintings of Aivazovsky. One of the painting is not signed but it looks like definite hand of Aivazovsky. Is there an expert that could definitely tell if this is his hand? Also the other painting are dirty and need to be cleaned.

 

sounds like u need to drive into Boston to find a pro....

 

There’s a sizable auction house in Pittsfield, I’d start with them, they’ll know all the local talent.

 

Ok, thanks guys!

 

Genuine Aivozovsky paintings can sell for several hundred thousand dollars each. Best to contact Sotheby’s or Christie’s and have them do the heavy lifting.

 

I don't know what it is but I LOVE IT!!!!!!

 

I can't find another of his works involving a paddlewheeler...maybe it's rare...?

 

I could be wrong, but I believe if you can get sharp enough images as well as close-ups of the signature/s, that both Sotheby's and Christie's will do online appraisals... as they stand to benefit if they get to handle the sale......of course they would want to also authenticate it/them before the auction as well!!!! Best of luck!!!!

 

Hi Guys, thanks for all the inputs.

I just brought this painting for restoration and the guy found a signature on this painting. I can read something like "Gudin" but I could be wrong.

Wow, I didn't even notice that its a paddlewheeler. Thank you.

 

i found a T.Cudin......but it ain't him...

 

Can anyone find a clear signature for; jean antoine theodore gudin?

 

Scroll down a little past half way.
http://antiquairemarine.blogspot.com/2009/01/gudin.html?m=1

 

Thank you @anundverkaufen !
This one from the site looks somewhat similar sig.more so than the first clear one.

@komokwa ? What do you think?

Both these sigs are from link above.
@Mark London ?

 

it's possible....but I'm not sure enough to say one way or the other...

 

Ok thanks, it’s out there for OP to consider.

 

Skinner's Auction has a location in Marlborough which would be a lot closer than Boston.

 

It bears repeating that if there are any genuine Aivozovsky paintings in the group it would be a serious mistake to sell through the satellite location of a regional auction house.

 

I thought they gave that up in favor of the Boston location...

 

I brightened up the signature, and that's ALL I did to it!! Looks to me like either an E or an F, then G or C UDIN....then what looks like two separate letters "ui", but not completely sure.....there could be more under the frame???? Maybe you all can pick it apart!!! BTW, @Transiberian, I think your painting is WONDERFUL!!!!!

By the way, again, there is always the Worcester Art Museum to consider for an appraisal as well!!!

 

Looks like they ARE still in Marlborough, MA in view of their upcoming Militaria Auction April 27th!!!!! @springfld.arsenal and anyone else interested in those kind of items!!!

https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3097M

https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3097M/lots