Van Martin Large Framed Piece I Was Given: Help please!

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Sgenzone
Posted by Sgenzone
9 years ago
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A few years ago I was gven a rather large poiece of art. It is framed, and the signature on the bottom right is "Van Martin." I searched for similar pieces and found numerous similar; however, I have had no luck finding the one I have, or the name of the piece. O the back of the fram, there is a label: 

          MADE IN USA (stamp)

          May 05 1997 (stamp)

          Edward Art Products

          2650 W. Fulton Street

          Chicago, Illinois 60612

          30251 is stamped on the back and different font style, size, etc. than the above, which makes           me think it is an actual stamp. 

I tried researching for information on Edward Art Products; however, they sdeem to have gone out of business/were bought by Franklin Picture. Even after searing with this tag included, I have found nothing.

I hope someone will know anything about this piece and help me.

Thank you.

          
Category Fine Art
Medium Unknown (I do not want to take it out of the frame to check; it has never been opened.)
Distinguishing marks Van Martin signature is in a different medium than the piece itself.
Condition Mint
Date Period Unknown (label on back has a stamp for May 05 1997; however, I think this is the company's stamp rather than the date of the piece.)
Price Unknown
Price Paid (If known) Unknown
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