Does anyone know what this painting could be worth.?

Question

We cannot find a signature. It is on canvas with some kind of paint but not oil.
It is of Hari Karshner or something like that.
the size is:
5'8" tall (68 1/4")
4' 3" wide (51 1/2")

Click on the link to see
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/tania63052/painting.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/tania63052/painting3.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i99/tania63052/painting4.jpg

Answer 1

I suspect that's Shiva, not Hare Krishna.

It looks like a very old style, and if it's an original on canvas, it would almost have to be oil. Not all oil paintings have surface texture, is that why you think it's not oil paint?

Sorry I don't have any links, but I know there are museums you can contact who will give you information. It may be from a temple, likely a commission and therefore would not be signed.

Good luck in your search.

Answer 2

Yes, I've seen this work, Are you sure it is a canvas, as in stretched ? If not, it is an oils technique, called ___(name of medium,oil,acrylic, etc.) Laid on woven material. (Cloth of some kind). Seems like during my research, I've encountered this on the Christies Auction, or another print-site.

Sorry, but even experts in the field can not give you an actual value on-line. Especially here. You need to start searching Auction Houses.

Good Luck! I hope you make a good deal!!!!!

Answer 3

It's not worth anything. Maybe $25.00. There were 100's of these made in India. It's Hari Krishna, not Karshner.

Answer 4

i would check with a local gallery curator for the scoop on that picture, you got atleast one good answer by an experienced artist (of 30 years)(that answer i like) but there are alot of folks here that would like to know something, and maybe do know some things, but not many appraisers are going to check in. and even if they did, they'd have to look at it up close and in person to give you a true idea of its value and history.