Value of this antique frame?

[tara1245]

An antique dealer wants to buy this from my mom and is stopping by later today.  She has no idea what it's worth and I thought I'd ask here.  It's not a real painting, I think it's called an oil reproduction.  The outside dimensions are approximately 37 inches width, 31 height.  The inner (artwork) dimensions are 19 inches by 25.


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[KC]

I would just get an estimate of what the dealer is willing to pay...and never sell on the first day.  Always research.

Picture looks like the style of 40 - 50's.  You said it is an oil painting?  Any signature on pic?  On back?

Great picture by-the-way!

[tara1245]

Oh, it's not a real painting.  It's like a print that's made to look like a painting? On ebay they seem to be called oil reproductions.  I think the frame is early 20th century?

[syl]

It sounds like you are looking more for the value of the frame itself, which is very nice. Take it to a place that frames artwork and sells frames and ask them about it. Compare it to frames they have. Good luck.