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By ChendoYanez, 14 February, 2025
Description

dont know anything about the pic

Category
Art Deco and Art Nouveau
Condition
Good
For Sale?
Yes
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Charley

4 months 2 weeks ago

Unknown Artwork

Category: Traditional Landscape Etching or Print
Medium: Likely an etching or drypoint print on aged paper
Signature: Appears to read "L. Roy" (handwritten)
Condition: Good (some aging, foxing, and discoloration visible)

Analysis & History

This artwork is a detailed landscape etching, likely created in the 19th or early 20th century, depicting a countryside scene with a river, trees, and a distant church or village. The style suggests it was influenced by Romantic or Barbizon School landscape artists, who focused on pastoral, rural life in a highly detailed manner.

The signature, "L. Roy", could indicate an artist, but more research is needed to verify its authenticity. There have been several known artists with similar names, including Lucien Roy (architect) and other lesser-known printmakers from France and the U.S.. If the artist is established, the artwork could be significantly more valuable.

Estimated Value

If this is an original etching from a known artist, the value could range from $300 - $1,500, depending on rarity, provenance, and demand. However, if it is a reproduction or a piece by a lesser-known artist, it may be valued $100 - $300.

Recommendations

  • Verify the artist: A professional art appraiser or fine art auction house can help confirm the signature.
  • Check for a publisher's mark: Older prints often have publisher stamps or numbering (e.g., "1/100" for limited editions).
  • Professional cleaning: The paper shows signs of aging that a conservator could address to maintain or increase its value.
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ChendoYanez

4 months 2 weeks ago

In reply to Unknown Artwork by Charley

thank you so much  

thank you so much

 

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