What's It Worth?

Out of the attic and into the spotlight

Eugene Garin painting

| January 26, 2010

Dear What’s It Worth, I would like an appraisal on a painting by Eugene Garin. Description: Title:    Tranquillity Bay Size:    24″ X 30″ without frame Painting is framed Oil on Canvas Commissioned by Artist in 1987 Purchased through Simic Galleries in Carmel. Dear Joe, “Appraisal” is an often misused or misunderstood word.  In general, an appraisal [...]

Raspberry Bride’s Basket

| January 25, 2010

Hello, I saw a column you wrote in our local paper and thought I would contact you. I have a Raspberry Bride’s basket from General Grants home. It has a ropey met basket holder with General Grants  theme acorns on it. The Raspberry has so much gold in it the raspberry mix it can almost [...]

Stuber Painting

| January 19, 2010

Dear Jane Alexiadis, I have a painting by Dedrick Stuber, who was a painter in the early to mid 20th century. He became a California painter and painted landscapes and coastal pictures. The painting is 27″ x 22″, horizontal, on linen. It has severe smoke damage, and has a rip in the linen in the [...]

Thomas and Matilda Silkscreen Prints

| January 11, 2010

Dear What’s It Worth, These two wall hangings were given to me by my mother who lived in  England for a while.  The documents I have here read, “limited  edition silk-screen print hand produced by Corinium Art, F.F.G.  Tiley, Sapperton, Cirencester, Gloc GL7 6LE.”  The male is identified  as Thomas Chaucer Esquire; the female is [...]

Pillin Bowl

| January 4, 2010

Dear Jane, I recently acquired this bowl and I’m hoping you can identify the artist.  As you can see, the bowl is oddly shaped, is painted with a picture of a green eyed girl and is signed on the back.  I like the bowl and any information you can give me will only enhance my [...]

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