Antique Oil Painting

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Posted by Coolstuff347

15 years ago

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Description Very old antique oil painting of boats in distress on the ocean. Very thin canvas with some tears. No signature on painting. Markings on 2 Tags on back of wood; one reads: Bourlet & Sons, Ltd. Fine Art, Frame Makers A3487. The other tag reads: M.E.E. Schillay 2057 (could be the buyers name...not sure). The canvas has some markings on the back but I can not make out the lettering.

Category Fine Art

Medium Oil Paint and Canvas

Distinguishing marks Bourlet & Sons Ltd. A3487 and M.E.E. Schillay 2057

Condition Poor

Size and dimensions of this item 23.75 inches by 17.75 inches

Date Period 1900's

Weight 2 pounds

History Found. Do not know anything about it.

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Re: Antique Oil Painting

Paintings really need to be physically examination by a specialist to determine their origins and authenticity. I'd suggest contacting sotheby's, christies's or bonham's.

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