I was given a painting by an elderly neighbor and I have no idea if the painting has any monetary value. Unfortunately the neighbor has passed away so I am unable to get any additional info about it. It is a landscape painting and it is in a very intricate wooden frame.
2006-10-11 15:35:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
you can start by taking it to a local art dealer or even an antique shop. that is where to start. descriptions via the Internet are too vague. it is only the trained eye that can tell the authenticity and value of a painting. also, framing means nothing, especially since you can put new paintings in older frames and vice versa.
2006-10-11 17:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by christy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to an art museum in your home town. there is always some expert around who can give you insight. If it is of value they can reffer you to someone who can appraise it.
Or try the Antique Road Show
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/
2006-10-11 15:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by muuuua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took some stuff to Butterfield & Butterfield--awesome. Most of what I thought was valuable wasn't, & the rest I was almost embarrassed to show them WAS. & yes, antique road shows are good, too.
2006-10-11 16:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by Valac Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to antique roadshow......they kick ***!!!!
2006-10-11 15:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydantx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋