I tried to research this Haitian painting, but came to a dead end perhaps because I can't read the signature. It was given to me by a co-worker who happens to be Haitian almost 10 years ago. It's such a beautiful work of art. I didn't think to ask about it at the time and now I don't know exactly where he his. Recently, I found a print of my original oil painting online and tried to contact the seller, but their email account is closed. Now I don't remember the site where I saw it. Could you please appraise it for me.
I have found several purses like this one online, but not one exactly like it. I wonder if no two are alike. It is 5" across the top. It's 4.5" long, not including the beads. There are 5 beads along the bottom. Starting at the left hinge, there is a small flower with a raised bump, then etched lines running to the upper left corner. A larger flower in this corner then more etched lines to another small flower. Right in the middle, under the clasp, are the letters CBM, in a very fancy scrolling text. Then, the pattern repeats down the other side. The back only has small flowers by the hinge and larger flowers in each corner. No etched lines. On the inside, under one side of the clasp, is stamped CER. SILVER MESH PAT'D SEPT 7, 1909 2. The chain is the same on all I have seen online, a fairly large open link.
