Description
This is an older painting that was given to me about 8 years ago and she didnt know much about its history either. She did tell me to hang on to it because it had value. i am interested as to what the value may be. thanks
Category
Fine Art
Medium
canvas oil painting
Distinguishing marks
C. Jeffares
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
29" hght 25"wdth
Date Period
unknown. Moby Dick era
Weight
approx 5-10 lbs
History
dont know the history it was given to me by my grandmother
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
given to me by my Grandmother
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: Oil Painting
Ok, I'm new here, but I've been working in the antiques business for ten years. I joined up to brush up on appraisals and see a wide variety of items. That being said, I did find an auction result for what appears to be your exact painting -
Lot 8: C. JEFFARES - 24in x 20in oil on canvas - pipe smoking bearded sea captain at the wheel - signed
Unfortunately, there is no sale price. This was sold in the UK in 2003 here: Shanklin Auction Rooms. In addition, seeing as there are two, I would suggest that your item may in fact be a giclee, or similar high-end copy, of an original. As such, I would put the insurance value as $75.00 to replace with like kind/quality and an auction value of about half that. Hope this helps.