Question: I have a painting by W. Amadio. Any help moving forward would be great. Answer: I'm afraid that Johnson is an incredibly common sir-name, and the subject you describe is a popular one for artists to depict. I recently stumbled across a website that buys old paintings from the 13th-19th centuries. It is usually best to email your inquiry in the first instance. It is very easy to check on past auction results, so no-one should put their trust in an unknown web-site without doing some research first. His experiences include that of a military medicine and managing the Cholera outbreak of London in 1854. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Has he been attending this one patient throughout the night or is this the last call after a succession of home visits? Luke Fildes If you love art, as I do, paintings on the wall will always bring pleasure. Interesting hub. The doctor bears some resemblance to Fildes himself. The child was painted from studies of the head of his daughter Phyllis and the arm of his son, Geoffrey (Treuherz, p.89). They are mostly by little known painters or even amateurs, and their value is really only what someone will pay for a purely decorative item as opposed to an investment item. Many years ago, I bought a picture from a junk-sale believing it to be a valuable watercolour. The signature is illegible and it looks like it's in Greek/Slavonic alphabet. Moores examination of the painting leads us to accept that the painting is not an accurate portrayal of the time; there is no stethoscope, sphygmomanometer nor thermometer, items that would have by that time been adopted by doctors. Good luck! - Book translation. I don't anticipate that this is likely to be a high ticket price item, as it's always difficult tracking down an artist for any item without a signature, but if you wish to sell it, you could approach a local auction house or dealer in art and antiques. The French government, ad absurdum, could resell the painting, cashing in a staggerly high amount of money. UPDATED 10:09 AM ET Apr. Are there any specific books or links to check for these type of artworks? There are collectors who look out for pictures of all sorts of niche subjects, including bridges, cricket, golf, horses, local scenes, botanical drawings, football, etc. No artist list is posted on their Web site. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on December 13, 2012: Richard, you e-mailed me via HubPages to ask if I could help you with regard to an oil painting by C. Zimmermann. Question: We have an extremely old painting. The idea of the professional doctor has indeed changed and with it we need to reappraise what it really means to be a physician in the modern world. The best places to sell a good quality frame are to an antique dealer, through a general auction, online using social media or eBay, or at a car boot sale or yard sale. It was the intensity of the doctors gaze and his posture. Now look at the whole picture again. Good luck! It was initially a brassfounders and then specialised in reproduction copper and brassware'. What does your body language during a consultation say about your thoughts? Use an online image search or reverse image search to check . The popularity of the painting confirms the popularity of social realism in art at this time, and Fildes was one of a number of artists, including Frank Holl (1845-88) and Hubert von Herkomer (1849-1914), whose paintings of the hardships of working class life were widely reproduced in The Graphic magazine. One does not need to own either to learn, and we should all be open to learning. Once you have an idea who the painter is, you can research past sales of the artist's work. For this reason, I have to tell you that it is extremely difficult to identify an unsigned painting unless you have additional information, such as a framer's label or some kind of provenance. Similarly, an art or antique dealer will make a fixed offer if they are interested in your item. I also have a limited edition print by Debra Stroud, copy number 180/195. The Doctor Printmaking has become increasingly sophisticated with the advance of technology, but early prints can usually be readily identified. Ask if the saleroom specializes in paintings. There are several etchings by John Cameron listed on there. Etching is a specialised form of print-making. Etchings are considered to be works of art in their own right and attract higher prices than prints. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on July 23, 2017: It is possible that your etchings are by Baron Ernst von Maydell (1888-1960). I've found out that my paintings aren't valuable! Because they tend to be more durable and less delicate than watercolours, they are not often behind glass. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on April 27, 2011: Good luck Marsha. Answer: The French artist Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) painted in the classical Baroque style, and he was a well-known and much admired painter whose works now hang in many museums and galleries across Europe and beyond. Answer: The contemporary artist Linda Schneider produces high-quality art with a vintage feel. I have an old painting. The more we examine the painting, its history and context, the better we understand ourselves, our role in society and our relationship with patients. An oil painting can be created on board, canvas, panel, paper, or even ivory. 18. It's from "La Tauromaquia" A bull fighting series Goya etched. Answer: It is impossible to give proper advice without seeing the picture in person. Alternatively, you can buy, or borrow from a library, a reference book of artist's signatures. It's very old, with a paper-backed frame. Art and antique dealers can also be helpful, but it's best to ask several for their offers if you are hoping to sell, as they are people with a living to earn, and are unlikely to offer top dollar prices. Question: I have inherited a painting by Ferris. 19. Please be aware that some form of provenance will be extremely helpful if you are to prove the authenticity of your etching. Courtesy of Wiki Commons. Unsigned paintings can still be valuable if they are of high quality and are in good condition in a good frame. To establish a dialogue between two different, geographically distant cultures; 2. I bought it at a flea market because I'm very intrigued by it. If the painting gives you pleasure and you're not too concerned about its value, just hang it on the wall and enjoy it. What would be the value of this piece of artwork? This new clinical role will call for the ability to translate and contextualize complex information in a collaborative way with patients. Maybe a cleric, or perhaps a generous member of the congregation. Sometimes old prints come in very good quality frames, and these can also have a value. Could it be valuable? Question: What is the value of a Betty Neubauer print? W. Amadeo's work does occasionally appear at auction. What do you think? Not everyone has large expanses of wall to fill. Image from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Doctor_Luke_Fildes_crop.jpg. Local Pickup. There are a huge volume of oil paintings in circulation that have been painted on production lines in art 'factories'. It is a beautiful painting using a mixture of pallete and brush which gives it a lovely depth. Without seeing the painting I can't comment on it, but if you are convinced that there is a possibility that you have a genuine painting by this artist, you might try contacting the James Ensor Online Museum, and asking for the contact details of an expert on Ensor. [4][10] This account, however, is simply groundless because not a single contemporary reviewer mentioned this episode when the picture was first exhibited in 1891 at the Royal Academy in London and Fildes himself made no mention of Queen Victoria in his several interviews concerning the painting. The image was printed on 65,000 posters and brochures with the slogan, "Keep Politics Out of this Picture". 6 foot by 6 foot. Are they are worth anything? I recommend you show the painting to an auction house or art dealer in your local area for further advice. A watercolour by Ernst Maydell recently sold for $1,900. My responsibility was to prepare an interview to review the essence of the . Answer: Lamar Dodd (1909 - 1996) was a highly regarded 20th century American artist whose work frequently finds it's way into auction. Please let me have more info. [2] Two Victorian doctors, Dr Thomas Buzzard (neurologist) and Dr Gustavus Murray (obstetrician), have been particularly associated with the painting, as has the genre of the period in which it was painted. Susanna Duffy from Melbourne Australia on August 28, 2014: Great advice here. I also love seeing surprised people on the Antiques Roadshow, OhMe. The date of the sticker is 3rd March 1906. By the way, I live in NY. The frame and the picture backing seem to be from the end of the 18th century or from the beginning of the 19th century. If, however, your picture is just a print, then it willl not be worth nearly as much as the original work of art, and you might consider selling it through a dealer or via an auction website. You could reasonably approach a high-end auction house for advice. If the surface is made up of tiny regular dots of colour then it's definitely a print. Etchings can be particularly difficult to identify. James McNeill Whistler's etchings tend to sell for reasonable amounts of money, and if you look at the free auction price listings on findartinfo.com you will get a feel for the range of prices achieved at auction for works by this artist. Once you've checked that your picture is definitely not a print of a more saleable original, it might pay to do some further research. The plate can then be inked up and pressed onto damp paper, which will draw the ink out of the indentations left by the acid. I recommend you contact the relevant department of a large auction house by email including images of your item. Answer: It is impossible to give an accurate appraisal without seeing the item in person. [14] In 1933, the American artist Joseph Tomanek painted a version of the painting making small changes to the composition. Rideau, Cruchon et Compotier Worth: $77.4 Million This painting was painted by Paul Czanne in 1894. Behind the child, a working class father and mother anxiously await the doctors assessment. Maybe The Doctor caught my eye this time because presence is increasingly scarce in health care encounters. Good luck with your ebaying. A portrait of Joseph Roulin, painted while he was still a postman, is estimated to be worth $113 million. There is nothing here to interrupt the intense connection between this doctor and the patient under his care. Thank you for the great information Amanda. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/096777209300100307, Art in Science: The Doctor by Luke Fildes: Putting the Patient First It is for this reason that I recommend getting a face to face valuation wherever possible, and a local auctioneer or art dealer should be able to advise you. [4], The painting caught the public's attention and toured Britain. On the back is an article and pic of him. Without actually seeing the item, or at least an image of it, it is almost impossible to give accurate guidance. Are u available to work with? Fildes son and biographer wrote: The character and bearing of their doctor throughout the time of their anxiety, made a deep impression on my parents. You might also have heard of Bonhams, or DuMouchelles, or Susanins. This painting however has never been seen by the public as far as I know. [9], The focus of the picture is the worried but sympathetic physician and the sick child, with everything else in the shadows. It just means that they're not yet on a collector's tick list. Tate. I am trying to learn a bit. We also offer tips on how to find valuable art at garage sales, flea markets and thrift shops. [5] He, however, is also helpless and peers on at the doctor and child. Also, there are many factors to take into consideration such as condition, provenance, and general desirability. What's my art worth? Is this worth anything? She appears to be crying and possibly praying. Question: I have an 'Age of Innocence' picture, but it is really hard to make out whether it is in the original frame. Dr. Paul Gachet's portrait of the artist's doctor is estimated to be worth $152 million. 17, 2023. At first, i wish to thank you for sparing your time for replying to me. I live in Austin TX. They are all saleable artists, although it does, of course, depend on the condition and quality of the artwork in question. How wonderful to discover something of great value amongst your household knickknacks! Etchings have been around since the 16th century, and many famous artists, including Goya and Rembrandt, have experimented with this art form. This site is free to sign up to, and there is no charge for accessing their results pages. You could try searching online for auctioneers, then contact them via email to see if they would be able to assist you. (Don't overlook weird modern art, some of which is worth a fortune.) The vast majority of old paintings, prints, and etchings have a relatively low market value and may be tricky to sell, but don't give up just yetthere are many lost and forgotten masterpieces out there just waiting to be re-discovered. It doesn't, however, sell for vast sums. Good luck, and thank you for posting. Increasingly, the opportunity for physical connection with patients is turned over to surrogates. There are no bids at present, but you might want to see how that auction goes to get a feeling for any possible interest in similar works. You can get some idea of just how much by researching the artist on the free listings on the findartinfo.com website. The universal sentiment associated with a doctor tending to a sick child appears simple. Who was the artist? Question: Any advice selling framed paintings by Philip Sandee and K. Yoshii? The hand-written name and date suggest that they were a Christmas gift. Perhaps he is anxiously waiting for signs of recovery or maybe he is he resigned to the fact that there is nothing further he can do. Critics have noted that Fildes omitted common medical equipment of his era in order to focus on the relationship between physician and patient. This is generally between 10 and 20% of the hammer price, and the more your item sells for, the more commission they will earn. The earliest prints were usually either black and white, or sepia in colour, and these can be some of the most valuable. Alternatively, if you are looking for a valuation for insurance purposes, you should be able to find an accredited appraiser on-line. So what's it cost to restore? Amanda Severn (author) from UK on January 16, 2015: Hi Kristi, I do not offer a valuation service I'm afraid. If your picture has a label on the back giving details of the title and artist, do a search on these details. I would appreciate any comments anyone has. Direct flights, must-see art and more: why Bergen is worth a visit in 2023. I am going to examine my old pictures. There is a torn up scrap of paper on the floor, a prescription no longer needed or no longer helpful? Amanda Severn (author) from UK on August 04, 2011: Hi Rayann, these pictures certainly sound as though they might be original. thanx again and voted up. Certain limited edition prints are worth more than normal prints. I have been able to find out very little about this artist. If you go on to ebay you may well find, as I did, that there are examples of ELPEC brassware such as toasting forks etc. The age of the amateur was coming to an end. [9] Debate on the role and status of doctors has led to the inclusion of medical humanities in medical schools, where this painting has been used as a teaching aid for medical students. Answer: If you feel that you have a valuable item you could seek advice from an art dealer or auction house in your local area. My mother passed awy earlier this year and as agreed I have inherited one of her paintings. Is it worth anything? Amanda Severn (author) from UK on May 30, 2011: Thanks for stopping by and commenting Obscure Treasures. Only 3 left in stock - order soon. Thank you. [5][13] In 2002, Douglas wrote in the British Medical Journal, "So his manner is all, and Fildes captures it forever: the furrowed brow; the hand propping the firm bearded chin; the calm, concerned authority". Art research can be a lengthy and time-consuming process which is why you are unlikely to get someone to do it without making a charge. [12] Fildes built a model cottage to copy after visiting numerous cottages in north-east Scotland, ensuring that the picture included authentic detail of roof rafters, tablecloth, lampshade, and lighting. Alice A. Meyer, The Doctor, The Guthrie Bulletin, 43:4, April 1974, pp.155-169, reproduced p.161 I don't know what to do to find out if the pictures are of value or even what year they are really from. The pigments used to produce pastels are exactly the same as those used in any coloured art media, from watercolours to oil paints, and consequently pastels often produce very intense, vibrant colours. Voted up! It is at least a good starting point for determining the value of an original masterpiece: Amanda gives great advice, some of which is in my new book The Art Hunters Handbook. How is it possible to tell a print from an original, or a fake from a genuine item, without seeing it in the flesh? Share your discoveries with us. Unless you are selling a more contemporary painting or a lower-value item, I would personally prefer to try a formal auction house first. [17][unreliable source?] Question: I have a Bonner and a Struenk painting. It has been used to portray the values of the ideal physician and the inadequacies of the medical profession. But aside from these big boys of the auction world, there are numerous small, local salerooms who will be happy to dispose of your treasures. Global support groups of thousands for rare diseases means patients are more knowledgeable about their own health than most doctors. There are paintings in the South Australian art gallery by this artist. I keep thinking that surely something I have around the house has got to be worth a lot. The difficulty arises when you start to get extra large paintings. He wrote: At the cottage window the dawn begins to steal in the dawn that is the critical time of all deadly illnesses and with it the parents again take hope into their hearts, the mother hiding her face to escape giving vent to her emotion, the father laying his hand on the shoulder of his wife in encouragement of the first glimmerings of the joy which is to follow (Simon Wilson, Tate Gallery: An Illustrated Companion, London 1997, p.90). As a first step you could identify a professional picture restorer who might be prepared to take on the work if you were to buy the picture, and get an estimate. As well, the country of where i live have no art or auction houses what so ever..i live in Syria and i have been asking everywhere without any luck. Individualized forms of human-to-human engagement are discouraged in favor of algorithmic checklists and scripted visits intended to drive survey metrics around the new cottage industry of patient satisfaction. It's impossible for me to comment on its potential value, or offer any real insight without seeing the picture. The chances are that you may never identify the artist of your unsigned painting. A. Her art can be seen on her own dedicated website: www.lindaschneiderart.com . Please bear in mind that not all paintings are by famous artists, or even by saleable artists. If you search this artist on the free listings on findartinfo.com, you will get some idea of the sums achieved. To do this you need to check the artist's signature, and this is usually (though not always) in either one of the bottom corners. There are examples of James Ensor's work in museums in the USA, most notably in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, so I'm sure there'll be plenty of positive interest once you have had this work authenticated. Bricher was a prolific artist, and there are no doubt many 'copies' of his work around as well as originals. I suspect your picture is one of these prints, but it's impossible to say without seeing it in person. Answer: Auction houses, and art/antique dealers are generally the ideal people to help ascertain the value, particularly if you are hoping to sell your pictures. On Thursday . though i dont own any such painting my self it was a wealth of info. They are often extremely well painted, and are attractive paintings in their own right. The small boy waiting in the doctor's office is determined to make sure that his doctor is licensed to practice medicine in one of Norman Rockwell's most famous paintings. 1), an iconic oil painting completed by the British artist Sir Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927) in 1891.The scene unfolds in the humble home of this distraught family, with one small area rug and the hanging laundry in a single modest-sized room used . If you wish to insure it, you could get an ad hoc, verbal valuation from a local auction house. Your painting may well be such an item, but unless you can identify the artist this could be difficult to prove.
