I found these at a yard sale and tried to find info by contacting people in Italy but I cant speak Italian so if any of you can help me it would be greatly appreciated.
I found her in a trunk and cannot find any info on the net about her. Anyone have any info on her and what she is worth? She is in perfect condition box has little wear
The painting I would like appraised was left to me by my grandfather after he passed in 2011. I simply have not had the time to research it's value and would appreciate any possible help. Speaking honestly, while I like it, my wife hates the picture and would like me to sell it as soon as possible.
The painting itself is of an old galleon sailing on the open sea. It is an oil painting and, unusually for its age, was completed on black velvet. It is quite large at 3ft by 5ft and the frame is in great condition. My relatives have told me that my grandfather bought the painting as an investment some 55 to 60 years ago after receiving a very generous bonus from his boss one year. He paid $5,000 for it, which was quite an investment at the time.
The fact that it was painted on black velvet makes me somewhat skeptical right away but the frame itself I believe has some value if not the painting. The author's name in the corner is not 100% clear but I believe it says "Waller".
