Hello Deborah,
Thank you for your appraisal inquiry with Mearto. The item presented appears to be an oil painting on canvas depicting a man and horse on a country road. The style, subject matter, and signature appears to match that of an Austrian painter, Emil Barbarini (1855 - 1933). Based on the images provided, the canvas appears to date to the artist's lifetime. Thus, an attribution to Emil Barbarini is very likely. Emil was the son of the well-known landscape painter and etcher Franz Barbarini (1804-1873) and favored market or genre scenes.

The estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results of other comparable oil paintings depicting country scenes by Emil Barbarini. The estimate is contingent on a full condition report. Please note asking or dealer prices may vary. Thank you and please take care.