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Posted by tubaplayer2006
16 years ago
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Description They were throwing the painting away after cleaning out the building. I asked about the item and the painting was given to me.
Category Paintings
Medium Oil Painting on Canvas
Distinguishing marks Palmieri is signed on the bottom corner
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item About 72" in height and 52" wide
Date Period Early 20th Century
History The painting was stored in the attic of the Catholic School in Albion, NY.
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Price Paid (If known) Given to me
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tubaplayer2006 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

The picture frame was made by Hoddick Co. of Buffalo, NY.
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250chief 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

Paintings are one of the things that are very difficult to evaluate remotely. There are a lot of features to look at, and many of the masters were copied (both for legitimate and illegitimate purposes). One has to look at the backing, how the painting was attached, the type of oil paint, brush strokes, signature forms, etc. which simply are not doable except in person and usually under controlled situations (i.e. lighting is important!) That said, and with the understanding that a 3/4 panoramic type view is all we have to work with, I suspect that you *might* have an Italian Giuseppe Palmieri from the 1700's. Maybe a copy or maybe an original I can't tell. I personally, would ask the opinion of a local art museum and, depending on their response, consider sending it to a reputable art historian for authentication. Of course that may also raise another issue, if it turns out to be original you may have to pay a bit more on your home insurance!(grin) I know of at least two people who did not authenticate what I believe to be original works, simply for that reason. They want to hang it without the insurance costs or the worry about having known expensive art on the wall. I think you have a nice painting, so that even as a more modern copy it's worth at least a couple hundred dollars. If it's original you could be looking at a significant number of zero's added to the end of that number at least. 250chief
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tubaplayer2006 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

Thank you for you help. I am trying to get an idea of whether it is worth paying to have appraised. I think that it probably is a very good idea. I just want to make sure it is stored and cared for properly. Thanks again!

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