Christ Child Painting Picture

By Anonymous (not verified), 12 October, 2008
Description

It has been commented on by many people because no one has seen a picture like this.  Not of the Christ Child.  I am very interested in finding out if it is indeed an oil painting or not. Also, who signed this picture.  The glare on the picture is because of the glass and in the one picture, the white in the lower right hand corner, is also a reflection from our window.  That is not in the actual picture.  It was difficult to take a good picture with the glass on it.

Category
Paintings
Medium
The picture is on oil cloth and I do believe it is an oil painting. It has been in a glass covered frome for many, many years.
Distinguishing marks
In the lower right hand corner it says "C E.G.Co. Inc. N.Y. and it is signed, but you can barely see it with a magnifying glass. It looks like the signature starts with a capital "S". It would have to be professional checked to tell the signature.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Approximately 12' x 9"
Date Period
Late 1700's - Early 1800's, I believe.
History
It was given to me by my grandmother and given to her by her mother. I now am 62 years old, so taken into consideration that my grandmother was born 1888 and I believe it was in the family before that, it would possibly be around 175 to 200 years old.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Not Known
For Sale?
No
Photos

heamcc

16 years 1 month ago

My Grandparents had this picture over thair manetl when I was a child. I was told the title of the painting was "The light of the world" How much are you selling it for? I have been looking for this to purchase. it reminds me of my Grandparents house and I just love it.

Heather

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I am not sure what I will sell it for, as I have not received an appraisal of value on it yet.  Please keep in contact until I can get this information.   Thank you.

          Marlene

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I found where it sold at auction for $45.00.

 "Light of the World"

Originally painted by famous listed artist, Charles Bosseron Chambers

Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 8 ¾” Width – 7 ¼”
Manufacturer: Edward Gross Co. Inc., N.Y.

This was written about the one that sold:The matting is in great condition and is one with the print. The original gold-painted wood frame has decorative molded corners with a unique crisscross ‘X’ design. Original glass and old wire hanger. The original paper backing is completely intact with very minor tearing. This piece is in excellent original condition.

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cherylcal

16 years 1 month ago

Hi Marlene - I have the exact same painting in a gold frame.    Can you tell me how you get an appraisal of value of this?  Thanks so much.  Cheryl
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mmw62lady (not verified)

16 years 1 month ago

Hi Cheryl,

I'm trying to find out the same thing.  I thought I would get some idea from this site  as to an appraisal, but maybe I misunderstood the intended results of listing my items on this site.  I'm going to try to find out some other ways of how to get them appraised by an official appraiser.

I may have to resort to contacting some official sources related to antiques.

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