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[gidgetgh]

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@Bri36 wrote:

Nobody wants to deal with it because it's possibly from an  unknown artist?

What does the picture look like?    Can you post a picture of it here?

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@Bri36- sure, I'll go take a picture of it and post it. 

Here's what I know from the endless research. My great aunt lived in CT. The frame is also really old and has the name of the frame shop on the back of the frame, also in CT.  They're no longer in business. The subject of the painting is taken from a well known painting from the 1500's. I do know that at the turn of the 19th century into the 20th century, there were groups of artists that would go from New York to CT and do replicas of the masters.   So, that could possibly be the case here, but I would love to figure out the artist's name and then research that and if there's nothing then fine. 

I'll post the pictures on a separate post. 

[magicmoodz]

Personally, based on the responses you have received, I think you have exhausted several avenues...

Shortly before we moved last year, we decided to let go of a painting that was living  in our attic (it was not my style😊).  The piece was gifted to my husband with the understanding that he not sell it, but that was then, this is now.

I emailed two galleries--one local and one in New York.  Both replied in a timely manner voicing interest.  Logistically it was easier to deal with a local gallery where we met with the owners and were given a check on the spot.  

Can you enlist the help of a local curator?  

[gidgetgh]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

Did you look up the partial signature on Google?  Maybe added the word "painter" at the end?

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@Mz iMac- I've done that. I'm getting ready to post a few pictures. It's so old, that I can't tell what the first letter in the last name is. It's old fashioned handwriting. 

[gidgetgh]

Ok guys, here he is. Be nice to him. 

[gidgetgh]

And here's the back. Do you think a black light or ultraviolet light would help with the signature?

[deepwaterdotter]

He reminds me of actor Steve Buscemi.

[Bri36]

@gidgetgh, that's really interesting.  I hope someone here can figure out who your mystery man is or what you can do with it.  

Is he holding a bowl of coffee?

[gidgetgh]

For anyone who cares at this point, if you Google the painting "The Drunkard" by Diego Velazquez, this guy is the main focus of that painting. 

[gidgetgh]

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@Bri36 wrote:

@gidgetgh, that's really interesting.  I hope someone here can figure out who your mystery man is or what you can do with it.  

Is he holding a bowl of coffee?

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@Bri36- I believe it's supposed to be wine. 

[sidsmom]

Consign it for a dollar....heck, just donate it.

Can you imagine someone walking in the store...thinking,

"Oh MY!  I love paintings by so-and-so! Gotta get it!"

or

"That would look amazing in our den."

Someone, who r.e.a.l.l.y. appreciates the painting,

is really happy with their 'find'...walks out w/ a smile.

And you made that happen.

You are giving someone the gift of happiness.

Trust the universe...this is a good karma move.