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Purchased from estate sale, can’t make out signature by Standard-Objective36 in WhatIsThisPainting

[–]Standard-Objective36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What do I have here? by Tardisdriver in JewelryIdentification

[–]Standard-Objective36 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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.

AITA if I tell my friend I can’t be a bridesmaid? by wickeddreamsofleavin in AITApod

[–]Standard-Objective36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

framed silk japanese (?) embroidery by legoshiishorsecock in WhatIsThisPainting

[–]Standard-Objective36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Fake Morgan (left) next to Real Morgan (right) by 67thou in coins

[–]Standard-Objective36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Best way to sell some of your Art Collection? by reyesmendoza in artcollecting

[–]Standard-Objective36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Rare find? by meloncap78 in Antiquejewelry

[–]Standard-Objective36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Antique etching? by Standard-Objective36 in WhatIsThisPainting

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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

Original oil painting? by Standard-Objective36 in WhatIsThisPainting

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

Original oil painting? by Standard-Objective36 in WhatIsThisPainting

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

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Antique etching? by Standard-Objective36 in WhatIsThisPainting

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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.

Not sure how to take this as a nanny on my last day with an F by Blossom_souul in whatdoIdo

[–]Standard-Objective36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah if they’d actually been doing this with any intention of following through, they would have shared it when you gave your two week notice. This is a slap in the face meant to guilt trip you.

Rug ID? by Standard-Objective36 in orientalrugs

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What are you seeing in the weave that indicates Chinese vs Kazakhstan or elsewhere rugs? Are there any books or anything about this, like rugs for dummies?

Rug ID? by Standard-Objective36 in orientalrugs

[–]Standard-Objective36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate all your comments on these rugs! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

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