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Featured Signature on Antique Oil

Discussion in 'Art' started by Ratsy Brown, Jul 2, 2021.

  1. Ratsy Brown

    Ratsy Brown Well-Known Member

    Hello

    I bought a small oil painting, hoping someone can help ID the signature.

    External frame measurements are 26cm width, 32cm height.

    Impressed text on the back reads ROBERSON & CO 51 LONG ACRE LONDON. Appears to be a supplier of artwork.

    Also a label 'Nov 30th 1876 Bought this at ***********? sale for £3.12.6. Cant make out the sale name either.

    Thanks for looking.

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  2. BaseballGames

    BaseballGames Well-Known Member

    "A E Mahardy" ?

    "Bought this at
    Davidsons Sale --
    for L3.12.6 "
     
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  3. anundverkaufen

    anundverkaufen Bird Feeder

    Augustus Edwin Mulready.
    Needs further scrutiny as to authenticity.
     
  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    It seems to be in the style of Mulready, but it looks strange and I wonder if it has been over-cleaned (or a copy/fake).
     
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  5. anundverkaufen

    anundverkaufen Bird Feeder

    I thought so as well but wasn’t sure if it was because I was viewing it on my phone.
     
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    She's dressed in 1850-1860ish Victorian clothing so would have been early in his career. (He wasn't born until 1844.) And don't her featured look inspired by the Queen?

    Debora

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    Last edited: Jul 2, 2021
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  8. Ratsy Brown

    Ratsy Brown Well-Known Member

    Thankyou @anundverkaufen and everyone else for your help.

    I will make a visit to my local auction house next week, armed with knowledge and report back.
     
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