Featured Magnificent portraits - Need help

This means that the original canvas has been attached to a full backing canvas. It is done when paintings need repair/and/or are quite fragile. It is a sign that someone once thought quite a bit about these paintings and wanted them conserved. If done correctly, it is fully reversible.

 

Thank you, Brad !

 

You can bet this family had money to afford paintings like these. May make them easier to trace. As for my personal treasures, I am taking some with me. Into the box with me they go.

 

See if you can track the provenance from the dealer. Often, it's a matter of privacy, but you might ask him to contact the seller to see if he can get information they are willing to share.

 

at least it's worth a shot, to get some info on these paintings....specially at that price !