abstract oil painting on canvas from Goodwill

Discussion in 'Art' started by macrofossil, Sep 19, 2024.

  1. macrofossil

    macrofossil Member

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    I bought this for $9 at Goodwill thinking that it is just a decorative piece but I'd like to make sure it isn't a known artist. It's about 3' x 2' and is a stretched canvas with nothing on the back. So far I haven't found any clues on Google or by image searches. Does anyone recognize the style or signature? I'd welcome any opinions! Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Please post a photograph of the back.

    Debora
     
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  3. macrofossil

    macrofossil Member

  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    So there is something on the back. There are stamps on the frame. Would you please post close-up photographs?

    Debora
     
  5. macrofossil

    macrofossil Member

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    This was stamped on each side of the frame.
     
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  6. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    It also looks like there might be the remains of something written on the back -

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    It does not seem to correspond with any impression from the front.
     
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  7. macrofossil

    macrofossil Member

    It looks like writing in the photo, but it's just some dusty spider webs.
     
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  8. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    The marks are for pre-fabricated stretchers you could/can buy in an art store at the lengths you needed them. So good news, not a Chinese factory painting, but probably a hobbyist painting. Pro artists tend to cut their own, but it doesn't completely rule out a listed artist.

    Signature is C. Thomas....style looks 1950-60s, but I don't know when grumbacher trademarked their product line.
     
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  9. macrofossil

    macrofossil Member

    Thank you!
     
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