Framed Oil Painting of Windmill/River Scene

By maisonvivante, 17 January, 2009
Description

1.  Painting has small deposits of a brownish substance dotting it.

2.  Painting has deep cracks around the canvas support bars on the edge and running down the middle.

3.  Gesso frame (with unique shamrock design) has a few repaired areas, consistent with it being old.

 

I'd like to know:

A.  Estimate on how old this painting is

B.  What style the painting is  (I'm told the sky is Vermeer inspired)

C.  Anything else interesting about this painting 

 

Any info. is very much appreciated.  Thanks so much! 

Category
Paintings
Medium
Canvas Painting with Wood/Gesso Frame
Distinguishing marks
Signed by F. Braling (or something like that). No info. on this artist seems available on research sites.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
30" by 38"
Date Period
Frame and painting look definitely old to me.
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For Sale?
No
Photos

maisonvivante

16 years 5 months ago

Do I need more/better pictures?  I really could use any informaiton someone could give me as to painting's style and a general assessment of how old it appears to be.  I know it's probably just educated guesswork, but someone's expertise would be much, much appreciated.
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