Watercolor

I see first name Martin, middle initial A, but not sure of the last name. Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

Summers? Simmons?

I wonder why he signed it twice.

 

I think Simmons, it was already signed and buyer asked for it to be signed in front of them?

 

I wonder too, Bakersgma.

To me there is a noticeable difference in the way the (capital) "S" in "Simmons" is formed, so perhaps there was a long(ish) passage of time between the two signatures.

Perhaps the first signature is when he painted it and the second signature (with date below it) is when he "presented/gifted" it to someone.

 

King of Things, I was organizing my thoughts and typing and revising as you were reaching the same general conclusion.

Do you agree with my seeing a noticeable difference in the handwriting of the capital "S" in "Simmons"? Just curious.

 

Yes, very much so.

 

Sometimes artists re-sign a painting. I have one with two signatures.

 

Could be any number of reasons but those sound convincing..

 

"Thank you for your support!" Bartles and James

 

don't they make booze???

 

Wine coolers last I knew. That was a quote so....

 

& that was me pullin yer chain......