I have some paintings and I'm trying to find out if they're by a known artist but I don't know how you can tell or how to find out. I'm wondering if there's somewhere you can go online to find out stuff like this. Thanks
2007-10-10 04:03:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
If they are on this site ... http://www.artcyclopedia.com/history/index.html
Then they are valuable!
2007-10-10 04:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look for a signature on the front of the canvas. This might not be visible if it's an old painting and hasn't been cleaned for a long time. Getting it professionally done is expensive but could be worth the money.
Otherwise, look for something on the back of the canvas, or on the frame. If it's a lost masterpiece, you could be in for some serious money. If it just turns out to be a nice painting, well, at least you can appreciate it properly after a professional cleaning.
2007-10-10 11:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell you how much easier your search will be if you have the artists' names.
I know, I know, it sounds like a very elementary thing. But you'd be surprised at the number of questions we get here that go something like this:
"Can't make out the signature---looks like 'Kaqlbntysnert'---anyone know this artist?"
2007-10-10 11:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by helene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋