Featured pair of small oil landscapes, 19c ?

hi folks

bought these two little paintings today, (9"by 7")

been umming and arrring, about them for a while, because i dont actually think they are that good

but thought they might be worth a gamble at 10 each

frames are wood and plaster

both got the same signature at back, Bird ?

both painted on wood panels

any thought appreciated

 

I have no comments on the paintings because the photos are... umm... arr...

Can you retake these outside or near a window? During the day? No flash?

 

yeah will do jivvy, the light is terrible at the moment

 

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the light - or lack thereof - really does suck this time of year.

 

I'd think they were late 19th century European landscapes. But identifying artist may be impossible.

Deobra

 

As a Floridian, I do tend to forget how dreary the rest of the hemisphere gets.

 

There would be no arring and umming if you get those cleaned and reframe them try to get a clear picture off the signature

 

You don't want to clean those - you'd take the glaze off and f them up for sure.

 

Ok mate, will do so

 

I’m not talking about doing it yourself I’m talking about professionally never do anything yourself

 

waste of money

 

Ok lol let’s see signature then take a judgment.......everyone jumps the gun and that’s how you lose

 

Don't worry blooey, I won't break the habit of a lifetime !!

But I hear you

 

That style of painting has tints added to thin varnishes in layers - trouble is, cleaning can take off varnish and unfortunately that happens a lot of the time even with so-called "professionals". There are lots of worthless "skinned" paintings out there!

 

Thanks mate, I appreciate the concern

 

kinda somber.....but both are nice !!
good luck , pal !!!

 

1st time i've seen that style of chain on the back.....
is that a regional thing..?

 

Cheers komo

More like a Mr T kind of thang

 

Haw haw haw !!!!!!

 

I think you have ample room for profit. I don't like the frames. It's those white liners that I find jarring. The brown colour seems to work... maybe some simple walnut frames.