Indian painting
This is am early oil painting I'm guessing of chief Joseph from the 20s or 30s . This is all based on my own research so not 100% on all that. Canvas is in excellent shape. Yellowed on the back of canvas from age .
16x22
Bought it in an estate sale
Other
Maybe
Hi Todd,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
American school, 20th Century
portrait of Chief Joseph, Nez Perce
first half 20th Century
depicting a Native American chief in 3/4 post and half-length, holding a pipe; signed indistinctly lower right.
oil on canvas
22 by 16 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; unframed.
PROVENANCE: acquired at an estate sale
$150-200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Thanks, Todd, for the additional photos. I tried a number of combinations to see if I could work out the signature and make an attribution but didn't come up with anything plausible. My value is based on other examples that have sold at auction, comparable in size, material and subject matter. You're all set.
Just uploaded pictures. Sorry for the delay. Just saw now where you answered back. Thank you for helping me figure this out.