Framed oil painting Artist ID

Hi everyone! I cannot for the life of me decipher the artist signature. I have googled myself to near death haha. I’d appreciate any help in identifying the artist, style, age etc.
thank you!

 

I'm dizzy! Would/could you post a photograph of the entire work including frame shot from straight on? Both front and back please? And are there any labels, stickers or handwritten notations on the back? If so, please post close-up photographs.

Debora

 

Thank you, Debora! It’s huge and heavy so I’ll need help getting it off the wall. But I’ll try and get some better shots straight on right now

 

Thank you. That's helpful.

Debora

 

The frame looks old in style but does not seem to have any of the wear you would expect. The varnish on the painting looks very glossy and not oxidized. My guess is that the painting is less than 50 years old. The signature is a mess and the scene could be in lots of places in Europe. I am going to go with Spain, Italy or France.

 

Here is a straight on pic

 

And some photos of the back thanks to my husband!

 

Are you sure that's painted on canvas? Or even... Are you sure it's painted?

Debora

 

It’s most definitely painted and I can see and feel the canvas, my pics aren’t great! Like lithographer said above, it’s oddly glossy. Does the back of the frame have any helpful info? Thank you!

 

I bought it for $100 when I was dropping off donations at a charity store. My great grandparents collected fine art which I am now the steward of a few pieces so this caught my untrained eye. I appreciate everyone’s time and knowledge chiming in!

 

It would be helpful if you posted a photograph of the back from straight on. The angled photographs are confusing.

Debora

 

Yes, oddly glossy surface, overly ornate frame along with printed numbers (including size) and staples on the back. I wouldn't rule out a factory painting.

Debora

 

Thanks so much, that makes sense

 

Thank you. You said quite heavy so appreciate it.

Debora

 

Lots of wow factor but I do think that might be a commercially produced painting and frame. Let's see what others think.

Debora

 

Looks like staple gun staples were used, so not terribly old.
Like Debora, I think it's a decorative painting and frame, commercially produced.

 

It's a tricky one

The back is far more revealing than the front in terms of authenticity

 

See if you think that signature looks anything like Mar rowena....just a guess....I think we're only seeing part of the signature!! THAT FRAME HAS to be what's causing it to weigh a TON!!!!


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as others have noted..............staples !
never a good sign..