Oil Painting 5x8 framed by Duncan Vail Co with frame = 8X11 wonderful painting, 1938, Roman Aqueducts
My grandmother knew this artist and purchased it from the artist around 1945 - label on back states it was framed by Duncan Vail CO. I believe my grandmother purchased the painting during a trip to Minneapolis. This painting was hung in my grandmothers home in Paris France, then move with me to Zweibruecken Germany and is now located at the Mid-South Art Gallery, Bartlett, TN
Dear Frederick,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be a painting made in oil paint on canvas with the measurements of 5 x 8 inches. The painting depicts the Aqueduct close to the city of Rome in Italy. It is signed by the artist "Ada Morrill" and dated 1938. Sadly no further information regarding the biography of this artist is mentioned in reference books or similar databases.
Works by this artist were rarely recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 100 to 200 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
Georg