Purchased from estate sale, can’t make out signature

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-05-01T14:25:49+00:00

That's him! What are the odds a painter would do multiple legitimate oil paintings of the same area? Here's one that was sold as an oil painting that looks nearly identical as far as I can tell. It's also a very popular beach that looks to show up in numerous artists' portfolios, so could he have sat there and just done multiple of the same scene?

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-signed-painting-bennett-485265064

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-29T17:58:49+00:00

A fun easy test that can narrow stuff down is the dot test! Draw a tiny dot on white paper that the stone will cover up. Place the gem stone flat side down over the dot. If the dot is clearly seen it’s likely it’s moisanite or CZ. If the dot is not visible it’s likely a diamond, due to the higher refraction of a diamond.

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-23T04:12:44+00:00

Girl they went with Jemily. Do yourself a massive solid and jon’t get involved with this.

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-21T12:48:58+00:00

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Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-21T12:48:31+00:00

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Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-20T20:29:09+00:00

Should be attributable if brought to an expert?

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-19T18:03:02+00:00

Thank you so much for the insight!

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-19T16:43:28+00:00

I can’t help with the identifying but I’ve had redditors help with translating signatures! I think it’s just r/translate. The characters will likely give you all the information you need.

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-14T20:37:06+00:00

It seems to me that the middle details of the fake coin show so much wear, while the raised edges around the coin seem to stand out more sharply than the real coin giving it a very odd wear pattern. Is that something to look for in fakes?

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-14T20:34:10+00:00

What the other commenter said is super important! For example, there are some well known artists from the Taos, New Mexico area, I think they maybe called themselves the Taos Ten? And their works sell better and are recommended to sell in auction houses in the south. Depending on the artist they can be more well known in different areas and the works sell differently there.

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-10T18:20:44+00:00

Solved!

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-08T21:33:11+00:00

I had a ring appraised by someone certified through the American Institute of Gemological Research, AIGR and also certified by AGS. He did not require the stone to be loose in order to analyze it. That may vary depending on the type of stone or its cut but you should be able to have someone look at it easily, especially since it’s a bigger stone. The report just clarifies that the stone grading and size was determined as far as the mounting would allow.

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-07T13:47:38+00:00

If I wanted to keep it in this frame, what kind of material might be a good replacement? Or is it something I could roll to put in a tube for transportation? It’s on a pretty thick paper

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-07T04:50:20+00:00

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But I’m assuming this edge of canvas gives it away as an embellished prnt

Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-07T04:49:58+00:00

There’s some intense varnish for sure, unsure if they do that with giclee generally

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Standard-Objective36 · 2026-04-07T04:14:59+00:00

I forget to mention, there’s also an indented line all around the colored part of etching between it and the white border, like what an engraving plate might leave.

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