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[muttmom]

@gidgetgh

What a fun thread. Sorry I cannot add anything.  It is a rather scary looking guy.

[silentgirl]

Maybe attempt to change it to black and white then manipulate contrast/light and dark to see if it might be a little bit easier to read....Maybe.

[tends2dogs]

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@gidgetgh wrote:

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@gidgetgh   Chaplin something I E    Second line: Rayst or Rayot or Kayst or Kayot House???

[Bestdressed]

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@gidgetgh wrote:

Ok guys, here he is. Be nice to him. 

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Somehow .... I can picture him at Olive Garden.  Maybe, because we just ate there lol.  Maybe ..You can donate him, get a free meal and visiting rights.

[gidgetgh]

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@Bestdressed wrote:

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@gidgetgh wrote:

Ok guys, here he is. Be nice to him. 

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Somehow .... I can picture him at Olive Garden.  Maybe, because we just ate there lol.  Maybe ..You can donate him, get a free meal and visiting rights.

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@Bestdressed- hysterical!

[rrpell]

I love a good mystery. 

What about contacting an art historian?  I googled "Velasquez expert" and found the name of Jonathan Brown. He might be able to give you some direction for finding sources. 

How good is your Spanish? 🙂  I believe the original of "The Drunkard" hangs in The Prado in Madrid.  Their staff may be a resource.   If it were me, I would send them an email with photos.  They may know something.   

A couple of years ago, I wrote the Smithsonian and received a very nice answer to my question!

Good luck! 

[AuntMame]

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@Bestdressed wrote:

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@gidgetgh wrote:

Ok guys, here he is. Be nice to him. 

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Somehow .... I can picture him at Olive Garden.  Maybe, because we just ate there lol.  Maybe ..You can donate him, get a free meal and visiting rights.

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  Now there is the perfect solution!

I'm in agreement that the guy is weird and scarey-looking. I would try to sell it on Craigslist. If there are no takers, donate it to a charity thrift shop. It's a poor copy of a famous painting. Can't imagine anyone would want this unless they truly loved it.

[qualitygal]

I think you have your answer. Found it here too!!! great.

[Imaoldhippie]

Seems to be if it was worth anything at all, the experts you have contacted would have jumped all over it.  If it would beme, I would have it auctioned off and proceeds would go to my favorite charity.  Good luck with what ever you do.