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By shannonhyde, 28 November, 2008

Description

Found it in my great Aunt's home after she passed away. She was a collector of many artsy things and I liked this so I took it home.

Category

Paintings

Medium

I have no idea. I think it's on some sort of fabric? Silk? Framed in some sort of soft boarding

Distinguishing marks

Artist's name " F. O. C. Darley " (after that "fecit" ??) and then a number

Condition

Excellent

Size and dimensions of this item

maybe 12X14?

Date Period

no idea

Weight

less than 1 lb

eBay Auction Link

Price Paid (If known)

Found in my great-aunt's home after she passed away.

For Sale?

Photos

Re: Bears and man

This is beautiful. :)

I found these at auction...I don't know if they'll show up or not.

I couldn't get the link on here.

I think you should contact Christie's Auction house.

	Lot 513A: F.O.C. Darley, American, 1822-1888, 2 pencil sketches, Man with Mare & Colt, Conquistador, 3 1/2" x 5", 4 1/4" x 3", EX: Fillin Collection Estimate: 600-800
	Lot 513B: Felix O.C. Darley, American, 1822-1888, ink wash on paper, "The Barrel Maker", purchased at Christie's, 1994, 11 x 8 1/2", signed lower left, FOC Darley, fecit Estimate: 800-1,200

This isn't a painting and without seeing it up close, it's hard to say if it's a print or pencil drawing etc. What is the number on it? It could be the year or the number contained--if a print--in the number of prints put out. Can you upload a pic with a very tight and clear shot of the number area? You should also ask Christies about it as some other poster said and they have a website where you can send in your query along with a photo(s) and get a response back within a few days. Don't tell them you don't want to sell it or they won't bother responding. As long as you haven't signed a contract to put this up for auction with them, there's nothing to be concerned about. Make sure you send them a close-up shot of the numbered area too. Good luck.

Re: Bears and man

http://www.focdarley.org/