Gouache Painting of Cherb

Hi,

I was wondering if you could assist with value of this painting/water color.  I did take it to a local appraiser in town and they said they thought it to be painted gouache.  But they did not deal in that old of a painting and said it was not their expertise and suggested we check with someone else.  She did give us a couple of names one of them wants 135.00 for a verbal and 185.00 for written..I don't mind spending that to find that I have a valuable item...I just don't want to spend 185.00 to find out I have a 100.00 painting.  So since you advertise free, was just wondering if could get some type of idea if it is worth having it appraised.  This painting appears to have a burl walnut dark frame.  It appears to be chalk but the Lady told us it was gouache.

It measures 30" wide by 24" tall.

I appreciate your time and we are looking forward to hearing from you.

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