This painting was given to a friend by a wealthy couple who he did some work for at their gorgeous waterfront home. It is an original painting by C. Benolt.
It is a large painting measuring 24" x 36" or 29" x 41" with the frame. It is really beautiful and very unusual because the dolphins and other parts are raised giving it a 3D type look.
I need to find out if anyone knows the value and maybe the age of this painting. I have found a few of his works, mostly flowers or such, listing for about 350.00 and up, but his tropical fish paintings seem to be more valuable, listing from around 600.00 to over 8,000.00.
So with such a wide range in value, I was wondering if anyone might be able to give me any info on this painting I have.....Thank you !!!
Description
Category
Fine Art
Medium
Oil painting on canvas
Distinguishing marks
Artist signature
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
24" x 36" or 29" x 41" w/frame
History
Came out of a beautiful waterfront home.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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Re: Raised Dolphin Painting by C Benolt
i have the arc de triumph done by this artist. AND WOW its wonderful. I am sure it took alot of work to do these pieces.
good luck with an answer. i would be reluctant to sell it anywhere but where it would be appreciated
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Re: Raised Dolphin Painting by C Benolt
Take that back/Mine has almost the same sene but the dophin in the back is on top touching the dophin on the left.It must go with yours /whana buy it I'm in chatsworth/100 bucks
Re: Raised Dolphin Painting by C Benolt
I have the same painting by Benolt and can not find out the value or anymore information. Please let me know if you find out anything. Thanks so much, [email protected]
Re: Raised Dolphin Painting by C Benolt
I have the same picture but I am also asking and looking for the value of this..My husband loves this [picture but we dont know the value of it. We got it as a wedding gift. If anyone knows please let me know. Thank you
Re: Raised Dolphin Painting by C Benolt
I bought 4 Benolt paintings~ (2) 3'x4' (2) 2'x3' at a large outdoor market in S Fla in 2000 for $300. One of them was an early version of this ^ with a lot more detail. You can tell it's an early piece because under inspection you can see where he had painted over (background plants). And quite nicely I might add. I later added 2 more much smaller Benolt paintings (1'x2') for approx $125 each from an art dealer. I've seen 2'x3' Benolt paints listed for $350 in art shops but have never seen the larger ones anywhere. An online search shows 2'x3' Benolt ocean paintings going for as low as $65 upwards to the mid hundreds. Just wanted to share. I love my paintings ~ especially his early works and wouldn't part with them for the world! They're so vivid in color and texture.. just stunning!
Re: Raised Dolphin Painting by C Benolt
I have come across this artist several times now---LOVE his paintings, but I can find very little about the artist, if it is a real person. I actually have a raised dolphin painting, three tropical fish paintings, and a red poppy flower painting; they are all so beautiful, raised oils, very detailed. I have no idea what they are worth, can anyone help?