This oil on canvas painting featuring flowers in a vase measures 93×74 with the frame, and 83×64 without the frame. It was gifted to my friend many years ago by someone who had close relations with French diplomats and the French community.
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Dear Andrew,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please upload a close-up image of the signature? Also, do you have anything written on the reverse of your painting?
Thank you,
Karine
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for getting back to us so quickly.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to decipher the artist's signature. I've tried many variations, but without success I am afraid. If you have any further information regarding the artist's signature, please let me know and I will be happy to research further.
Therefore, the estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results of similar European paintings without artist attribution, dating from the 1880s to the 1920s which seems to correspond to the period during which this work was executed. The current condition (based on photographs provided) has been taken into consideration when determining the estimate.
Best regards,
Karine
Thank you very much for your help; I will relay this information to my friend.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Thank you. I have attached some close-ups of the signature, but it is not clearly legible. It looks like is says something like 'Amanov', but you may have a better idea on the basis of your experience. Unfortunately there is no writing on the reverse.