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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old oil painting?

« on: August 21, 2011, 11:25:02 pm »

Will do.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old oil painting?

« on: August 21, 2011, 11:42:35 am »

You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. I'll try to do you proud.

Penny

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old oil painting?

« on: August 21, 2011, 08:32:34 am »

After reading what was stated on “the Projects thread” all I’ve got to say is …. Mart is correct, it is not that hard to do.

I have used both Plaster of Paris and the “white” paintable caulking one uses around windows, doors, etc. The 1st frame I renovated I tried the “mold method” …… but then I found is simpler and quicker just to “freehand” it. Those frame types are so “busy” that a week after you repaint one …… even you yourself will have to look closely to find the places that you did the repair work to. And ps, an application from a little bottle of artist quality “gold” paint or a can of “gold” spray paint will make your frame look original.

Okay, sounds doable. If I mess it up I can always go to plan B. Nothing ventured nothing gained, right?.

Can I chance cleaning a canvas, or should that be done by a professional? Plus, it has a tiny tear in it.

Penny

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old oil painting?

« on: August 20, 2011, 09:24:25 am »

I'm going to re-ask your question here (from the Projects thread) since I know we have a few folks here from the PNW.

Anyone know of a good place/person who can do restoration on a plaster frame? (See pics in the Projects section)

Fancypants, I'm lookin' at you!!      

Very nice of you and THANKS! Penny

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old oil painting?

« on: August 20, 2011, 09:06:40 am »

If I were you,, I would research owners of the house these came from !!  Its possible that one was the artist !!  Some artists do work in several mediums !!

Great suggestion and wish I could do that. It's been over 30 years. House is gone - all commercial, father-in-law passed, mother-in-law wouldn't have a clue. We waited too long. In the mean time I might have the painting cleaned and repaired. Thanks Mart. Have a great day.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old oil painting?

« on: August 19, 2011, 03:00:48 pm »

Sorry... just noticed the size requirements per post. I'll watch that from now on. Pen

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Antique Questions Forum / Old oil painting?

« on: August 19, 2011, 02:59:01 pm »

Here is another painting from the same house in Seattle that we are also clueless about. The canvas has some damage and needs to be cleaned. I've had it out of the frame and there is no signature. Minimal chipping on the frame on one corner.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks...
Penny

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Watercolor...

« on: August 19, 2011, 01:30:11 pm »

Well, since you live in the area,, I would take it to a few galleries and see if they recognize it !! Could be a local artist !!  Could also call a few watercolorists if any listed in phonebook !! Galleries also usually know the local ones !!  Might give you contact info !!

Good idea. I posted on one other site, but have had no action. We tried to get on Antique Roadshow, but were not chosen. Maybe next time. We have one other painting and a gigantic plaster frame that is about 100 years old. I did a painting for it, just so I could hang it up, but it needs repairs. Then we have a smaller plaster frame. All of these came from the same house.

Thank you for your help.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Watercolor...

« on: August 19, 2011, 09:07:55 am »

As best I can tell from the pic,, its an excellent work from the standpoint of technique !! I would take it out of the frame and see if it has a signature that is covered by the mat !!

Yeah, I have done that -- no signature.

Thank you. It really is a lovely painting.

Penny

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Real old painting

« on: August 19, 2011, 09:03:09 am »

Amazing to find a painting like this at a garage sale. Just goes to show they are out there.

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Antique Questions Forum / Watercolor...

« on: August 19, 2011, 08:48:11 am »

Hi...

Does anyone happen to know anything about this watercolor? There is no signature and nothing on the back. We found it in a house my father-in-law purchased maybe 30 years ago, in Seattle.

Thanks for your input,
Penny