Thank you for your estimate. Three Questions.
1
I have framed several pieces of artwork over the past few years. And some framing was quite expensive.
The frames on these two artworks look really professional and very well done. So the this begs the question.
What value does the framing add to the estimate?

2.
But I'm still curious about the signature?
In my inquiry I included to well know University responses regarding the style of the signature.
And both were inclusive but they were though to be old? Was the signature evaluated and taken into consideration in the estimate?

3.
If I were to take advantage of your offer to sell these paintings. What would be the "inclusive" cost. Your help and the sellers premium?

Thanks for any insight that you can provide on the above? And
Thanks again for your help in evaluating this artwork

Best
Jim

Thanks again for the quick evaluation. Emailed a couple of questions previously.
Additional (as appropriate) questions.

I can confirm paintings are on glass. But How do I "officially" accomplish this?
The following email (included in the initial inquiry) responses to inquires I made regarding the signature, point to a particular style and dates of the signature. How do I get further clarification on these three responses?

1. James, I apologize that I also am not able to decipher the characters on your painting—while they appear to be a signature, they are written in a kind of cursive style that falls out of my area of expertise in modern Japanese language and linguistics. I’m guessing that the painting it appears on dates from the Edo period (1603-1868), so I would recommend you look for someone either in history or art history that has expertise in that era to help decipher these characters. Sorry I can’t be of more help. Best,

2. 2: The Painting seems to be from the Shōwa era However, the signature seems to be written in the Edo style, in Cursive? Photos of the painting and signature are attached. Please let me know if I can provide any information that may help to identify the artist and / or painting. Jim

3. 3. From the photos it appears that this painting could be a Ukiyo-E Reverse Glass Painting? The signature appears to be written in a much older style from the Ukiyo E? I would have to examine the painting to add any more information. Sincerely. Again, thank you for any information that you provide regarding any of the above. And again, much appreciation for your response and interest in helping to identifying this artwork.

Again, thank you for any direction that you can provide. Any Educated (non-conclusive) response would be gratefully appreciated.
Jim

Dear Jim,

Thank you for reaching out with your questions and for confirming that the paintings are indeed on glass. I appreciate your patience while I address each of your queries in detail.
1. Official Confirmation of Medium (Paintings on Glass):
To officially confirm the medium, such as “oil on glass,” you may need to consult a professional conservator or a specialist in materials analysis. They can perform a more in-depth evaluation using techniques like microscopy or ultraviolet light analysis to verify the paint type and medium. This step would ensure that the attribution of the artwork is as accurate as possible.
2. Further Clarification on Signature and Style:
Regarding the signature, your observation that it could align with Edo-style cursive writing is very intriguing. However, based on the details provided, the style and technique appear more consistent with works from the Shōwa era (1926–1989), specifically referencing Japanese reverse glass painting traditions. These pieces often blend Edo-inspired motifs with modern artistic interpretations. If further clarification is needed, you might consider contacting a Japanese art historian or linguist familiar with historical calligraphy styles.
3. Ukiyo-e Reverse Glass Painting Attribution:
Your suggestion that this may be a Ukiyo-e reverse glass painting is plausible, given the subject matter and aesthetic. However, reverse glass painting techniques became more prominent during the Shōwa period as a decorative art form rather than in the traditional Ukiyo-e era. While Ukiyo-e themes (like samurai) were adapted into this medium, these works were often intended for export or local decorative purposes rather than as part of the formal Ukiyo-e print movement.
4. Inclusive Costs for Selling:
If you are considering taking advantage of our offer to sell the paintings, the inclusive costs will depend on the selling platform and arrangements. Typically, the seller’s premium ranges between 10% and 20% of the final sale price, and additional costs (such as listing fees or shipping) may apply. I recommend we discuss this further to provide a precise estimate tailored to your needs.

By the end of the week I'll email ( in a forward to this mail) photos of the "matching pair.
May be interesting?
One inquiry ask if there was a "stamping under the signiture?. I checked.

Both paintings have a goldfish color ....(faded but clearly visible) under the signiture.

This seemed to peak the interest significantly.
FYI
Thanks for your interest.
If this is a genuine follow up. Maybe we can help each other out?

But if this reply is in regards to additional investment in this effort. I'm not interested.

Either way thanks for reaching out.
OH.
Please email a seperate message that I can reply to.. This "chain" is getting a little confusing.
Best
Jim