Description
I am no expert, but this appears to be an oil painting of a tall ship signed by "Jackson." The frame shows some wear and the back of the canvas has several small tan blotches as can be seen on the photo below.
Category
Paintings
Medium
Oil on canvas in wood frame.
Distinguishing marks
Signed "Jackson" in lower left.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
canvas: 23.5" wide x 42.5" high
Date Period
Unkown
Weight
8 lbs
History
I bought this at a thrift store in San Diego CA this week.
Price Paid (If known)
$23 at thrift store.
For Sale?
No
Photos
The correct measurements are
Painting like this are
Painting like this are Decorator pieces that one finds at "Art on the Fence" or "Starving Artists" sales. The artist paints hundreds of renditions of the same image and sells them to a wholesaler who markets them cross country. Values are very modest, and as you've found they tend to be available in thrift stores for under $50.00.
Lovejoy