1893 M. Simpson oil painting
This oil on canvas painting of a fountain in a Medici palazzo was done by mid-level English artist M. Simpson in 1893. The 32" x 39.5" frame is gold painted plaster.
I inherited the painting from my mother. She inherited it from her maternal uncle. I believe my great uncle was given the painting from a friend with whom he was in WW I, in the European theater.
Inherited
Yes
Dear Susan,
Thank you for your request. Can you please add a detail of the signature and the details of the surface? Thank you.
With best regards,
Georg
Dear Susan,
Thank you for the additional images and your patience. The apprised object is a painting made in oil on canvas with the measurements of 32" x 39.5". It depicts a view into a room with a fountain. This room is inspired by the Medici Chapel in Florence by Michelangelo Bounarotti. The painting is signed with M. Simpson and dated 1893. Sadly no further information regarding to the biography of this artist are mentioned in reference books or similar databases.
This piece is in good condition and there are no serious damages visible.
An estimation would be between 150 to 300 GBP.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With best regards,
Georg
Dear Georg,
I have uploaded the requested photos of the signature and a close up that will hopefully give sufficient detail for the brush strokes. Please contact me if these photos do not provide the detail you need and I will take additional shots.
Sincerely,
Sue