oil painting of the ocean crashing on the rocks

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Posted by morena777
16 years ago
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Description this was given to my family as a gift from our aunt. we are not sure where it came from before her. Im not sure if the artist name is right. v.berk is what appears to be there but again, im not sure if thats what it says.
Category Fine Art
Medium oil painting
Distinguishing marks v berk #736
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 24 by 48
History not sure. this was given to me as a gift from my aunt. origins unknown
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Price Paid (If known) girt
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Anonymous (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 15 years ago

Hi there, I also have a painting similar to both of yours, signed V. Berk. What I have found out is that he is a German artist, who sometimes signed G.(?) V. Berk. If you do a Google search for 'oil canvas V. Berk' I think you'll see another painting of his on sale for $1,200. I got mine at a thrift shop for $40! Good luck.
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 15 years ago

These seascapes tend to be generic "Starving Artist" pieces sold at hotel conference centers and " Art on the Fence" traveling art shows. Generally the artists paint these pieces in multiples of the same scene for sale to Art wholesalers. In most cases values for them in the secondary market tend to be rather modest unless the Artist developed a following of collectors.
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