I found this painting in the bottom of a bin at the goodwill in Southaven, MS. (laugh if you want,but I have many treasure worth something from there) plus the hunt is fun. It caught my eye and it was .59 so I could not go wrong. It looks like a Mt. Vesuvius painting? and it fits that time frame. Sotheby's said it is not an Aaron Shattuck painting and they were unable to authenticate at this time without the painting? and the Dixon Art Gallery said my dates seem good the wedge canvas clips date 1883 ADS but it is not his work? So here I am I know this is going to take some research and I have done a lot already. It does have a signature but I cannot make it out? It could be a PO19 or a DU19 or Don...This is all I can make out on the bottom right with a magnifier. I am sure if I choose to restore and have it cleaned we will be able to read the signature. This will be a challenge.
Description
Category
Fine Art
Medium
Oil Canvas not in a Frame.
Distinguishing marks
Has a signature cannot make it out/Also it has Aaron D. Shattuck canvas wedge clips A.D.S Feb 1883
Condition
Poor
Size and dimensions of this item
10 x 12
Date Period
Early to Mid 1800's
Weight
1 pond
History
Not Aaron D. Shattucks work? Based on a gallery appraiser it dates to Early/Mid 1800's
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
.59 cents at Goodwill
For Sale?
No