3 mid century(?) paintings on board; Picasso school Boy w/Horse + 2 need help w/artist?

Discussion in 'Art' started by journeymagazine, Jul 5, 2023.

  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I found these 3 paintings today at my regular thrift store - the boy leading a horse I recognized as a copy of Picasso's famous painting (and learned it was from his 'Rose' period 1905-1906) - I think it's an excellent painting in it's own right (can anyone make out artist's name?) - I was even asked if I'd sell it as I was leaving the store, but I told them I wanted to check with Antiquerscom first to get their opinion!

    The other 2 I'd appreciate any thoughts on, who artist is, etc..
    The nude is signed Fran '65 I believe but I have no idea who artist is of fish painting; the first letter almost looks like a swastika!
    I only paid $25 each so if they are just a weekend artist's homework I think I can at least double my money selling them.

    Thank you for any help!

    ART PAINTING BOY LEADING HORSE 1AA.jpg ART PAINTING BOY LEADING HORSE 4AA.jpg ART PAINTING BOY LEADING HORSE 6CAA.jpg
    ART PAINTING NUDE PALETTE STYLE TALL MID CENTURY 1AA.jpg ART PAINTING NUDE PALETTE STYLE TALL MID CENTURY 2AA.jpg ART PAINTING NUDE PALETTE STYLE TALL MID CENTURY 3AA.jpg
    ART PAINTING NUDE PALETTE STYLE TALL MID CENTURY 7AA.jpg ART PAINTING FISH PALETTE STYLE MID CENTURY 1AA.jpg ART PAINTING FISH PALETTE STYLE MID CENTURY 3AA.jpg ART PAINTING FISH PALETTE STYLE MID CENTURY 8AA.jpg
     
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree, not a bad copy, though clearly not by the master himself. A censored version too, and Picasso's pink period turned into a yellow one, but if that is what the painter preferred.;)
    It says Picasso, just like the original. It isn't by Picasso though.
     
  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Love the still life. Fish + eggs not an uncommon subject it seems.

    Debora

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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    "Fran" with a daisy. Oh, dear.

    Debora
     
  5. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Could it be something more like Tran or Than or something? I'm having a hard time seeing an F or Fr but maybe it's just me.
     
  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Looks like Jhan to me.

    Debora
     
  7. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    'Jhan' or 'Tran'-Vietnamese.The nude & still life are pretty good.
     
  8. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    lol I didn't see it!
     
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  9. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I thought Jhan too but figured I was wrong.
     
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