Old Gentleman holding wins glass
Old Gentleman holding wins glass 7" x 5.25" possibly oil painted on wood
Grandmother owned it, passed down to my Mother, then passed onto me
Inherited
Yes
Hi Steve,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Attributed to Oskar Schmidt (German, 1825-1871)
Portrait of a Gentleman with Wineglass, probably third quarter 19th Century
oil on wood panel
7 by 5 1/4 inches
inscribed upper left
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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Could the last word start with Sch---? I'm not having any luck coming up with anything but if this is Germanic, which I am fairly confident it is, that would at least be on the right track (all the Selim's and Sefim's are Iraqi artists...which isn't likely)
You know what, I believe you are correct on the Sch
Schmi is what I can make out. possibly ending with a K or R or D
Thanks for confirming. I'm fairly sure this is the work of Oskar Schmid(t), who did these small portraits of what I would call "everyday" people. Sadly not worth very much but enigmatic and a nice thing to have inherited through your family.
Hi Delia, So this is what I can make out
B. Sfhe. Selim___
or
B. Sphe. Sefim___
maybe a K or or R at the end
I see the B. but the second part is difficult to make out. the third part are the 2 things I think it could be.