whatsitworth | November 30, 2010
Q. This marble sculpture was purchased at auction in 1986-87 in the San Francisco bay area. It is signed Larkin G. Mead. Could you advise me on the importance of Lark G. Mead as an American sculptor – and possible value? The subject is unknown. The size is 21 X 17 inches. A. Larkin Goldsmith [...]
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whatsitworth | November 30, 2010
On November 1, 1919, California, with its bicameral legislature, became the 18th state to ratify the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. (Don’t even ask about Mississippi.) This amendment did not guarantee women the right to vote: this amendment prohibited states from preventing anyone the vote based on gender. We Americans treasure our right to [...]
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whatsitworth | November 30, 2010
I have an old picture that was my grandmothers. It is signed by Otto Bache 1878 in the lower right corner of the picture. I believe it to be an original! Can you help me find out if it might be of value? The finished size is 15 x 22. My grandparents were Danish; they [...]
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whatsitworth | November 3, 2010
Hi, we have an original painting from my grandfather, it appears to be a watercolor, best I can make out is: Saint Germain, “Les Loyes” Miason de le Legion o’Honneur Eaw – Forte Original, artist Hubert Please advise. How interesting and a nice little back to school item! Although “Eau Forte” might lead one to [...]
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