Accurate Description of Item
Antique Chalk/pastel painting
Appraiser Remarks
Pastel and Chalk paintings were very popular during the late 19th Century through to about World War One (1914). They were not mass produced , but there were some companies that would have several artists under contract to crank out multiples of the same themes, eg, Pastoral depictions of the country side, seascapes and forested mountains. Companies that did produce these pieces would often participate in World Fairs for the awards and recognition being good for business. Some are signed, particularly the ones by American artists, but many are not. In the current market we would retail one comparable to yours for about $350.00.
Estimated Value
$250.00- $350.00
Re: Antique Chalk/pastel painting
Antique Chalk/pastel painting
Pastel and Chalk paintings were very popular during the late 19th Century through to about World War One (1914). They were not mass produced , but there were some companies that would have several artists under contract to crank out multiples of the same themes, eg, Pastoral depictions of the country side, seascapes and forested mountains. Companies that did produce these pieces would often participate in World Fairs for the awards and recognition being good for business. Some are signed, particularly the ones by American artists, but many are not. In the current market we would retail one comparable to yours for about $350.00.