Grandma
This an oil painting, 31" x 36" done oncanvas by Magori Varga.
I was told that this was a painting done by Magori Varga and was of my Grandmother. He traded the work for a coat made by my Grandfather who was a furrier in Hungry at the time.
Inherited
Yes
Dear Jon,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Here is a description along with an estimate of your work.
Description:
Attributed to the artist Mágori Vargha Bela (1897-1988)
Dimensions: 31” x 36”
Medium: tempera on canvas
Her artworks have been recently offered and sold on the international art market, and mainly in Hungary.
The estimation in red is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
Finally, please note that this valuation has been provided on the condition of authenticity, which may need to be confirmed with additional research. For more information, please visit www.mearto.com/authenticate.
Best regards,
Karine
Dear Jon,
By looking again at your images, I can see that some damages are visible. My apologies, but I will have to review my estimate. If you wish to sell your work in Hungary or America, you are most welcome to use our free directory of appraisers on our website
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Best regards,
Karine
I have to laugh. I have always thought that Bell Magori Varga was a man. I could never understand why a man would want a fur coat. I believe not that a closer date of the painting being done would have been in the 1920"s. Anyway, I would like to see the painting go back to Hungary. I would like to discuss selling the painting. Please advise.