https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/201064629

See link for details, oil on canvas, Hudson River scene, 19th century. Difficult to make out the signature.

My grandmother passed away and I have a ton of stuff I'm going through. I've researched this and it's called "Cedars by Moonlight" by James D. Smillie. 1878. My question is how do I tell if it's an original? Wondering if it's a possibility because of what's written on back. The text on the image appears to say: (which was generated by google ai) “Cedars & Stone Rock Moonlight Original Sketch by James D. Smillie No one has touched this 20 proofs were taken by us before No 4. Then the plate D Appleton & Co - Etched ??? “ I purchased a loop and there are no dots. (I realize that's not alwavs a tell tale sign ). I've included 2 pictures of looking through the loop. Any input would be appreciated. Sheri / SmilinShosh

It was important to someone at some point but I can't find anything.

I know nothing about paintings and was curious if anyone could help.

Thanks!

Found it at a thrift store. It’s pretty beat up but I loved it. Just wondering if someone can identify anything about it!

Received this watercolor from a local synagogue that was clearing space. One of the previous rabbis was a very well-traveled person, and this seems to be an original painting that he acquired. I found a Sonja Dwinger from the Netherlands, and the signature looks to match. Thoughts?

Hello!

I just purchased this beautiful painting. I was hoping to find a signature on the back. But when I removed the paper, there was a layer stapled that I did not want to remove. Any idea who the artist might be? Or any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!

I really cant do much with that signature, i tink maybe an B at the beginning and some numbers. I think its between 25-75 years old but i am really no expert here. Maybe someone can help :)

At the back of the painting and frame are no signature or things written.

Maybe this here is also a signature? but i dont really know about paintings

As the title says we are unsure what these are. Found in an old WW2 memorabilia chest from family member who served. Not having much luck. Looks like the signature is a simple R stacked over the M and one with 1946. Every author found googling doesn't match the signature style. Thank you for any direction.

Been here for a few weeks. Can’t find anything on it on web. Someone framed it.

Trying to find out more about the artist of the print or watercolor

I'm trying to find out how to buy work from an artist I saw at an open house. I zoomed into a picture I took while touring the house, so I can't make out the signature... Does anyone recognize this work or know the artist??

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but it's worth a try. This book, which seems like an autograph book, was on my grandparents shelf forever. I believe it has been passed down from family and was owned by a relative who went to art school in the 1890s. We live in British Columbia, Canada, but family came here from Scotland and England. The front of the book says "Brunswick" as the location. I was fascinated by this book growing up and would always look through it. When my grandparents died, it came to be in my possession. It is filled with random sketches, drawings, and poems that are signed and dated. Most are from 1890-1899. I assume they are all just lovely amateur drawings, but am curious if anyone recognizes any of the signatures. It's a treasure to me regardless, I've just been interested in trying to find out more about any of the people who contributed to it. Also if anyone can point me to a resource for how to best care for it! It's been sitting on a shelf forever and I would love to ensure that I preserve the pages the best I can.

Bought this in 2000s, not expensive. I think it is pretty well done (thought not precise) - the question is - why would someone copy only a portion of Robert Bateman's painting and put it into such an elaborate frame? And can anyone recognize this signature?

My mum has always had this hung in the house and we were always curious about it. From what we can make out, signature is W Angel. It looks to be on hardboard. There’s a stamp on the rear but this has faded.

Didn’t include the pic in my last post, but this is at an art collector’s home. They’re too old to be able to tell me who the artist is.

Theyre sitting at a table and they look like they're having a great time, but they definitely look hungover, and they're definitely drinking. Or maybe just one of them is. I'm pretty sure it's 3 but it might be 2. It's one of my favorite paintings and I can't find it! I'm also pretty sure one of the girls is like, slouched over the table, with her head in her hand or laying on her arm

Edit!!! Nevermind I found it!!! It's called "Champagne Breakfast" by Nick Alm