If, however you are determined to find the artist of the other paiinting you could try Mearto.com or valuemystuff.com. When you examine the back of your painting look for clues such as old labels and auction numbers. Can you give me an idea of where to see if they are worth anything? Fastest Car Rider from California on June 27, 2011: I am newbie here I hope You make my stay nice here. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on May 29, 2020: Roy Briggs, the picture that you discovered is probably a vintage print of a well known painting. Portrait of Dr. With the child in crisis, the parents look at the doctor as he studies the child. I would like to insure it, but have no idea how to get it valued without incurring a cost (at present unemployed). Your picture may well be by one of these hobby artists who turn out beautiful work that has only a value that reflects its worth as a purely decorative item. This trend is concerned with the movement of patients through clinical spaces with attention to efficiency and profit margins. Is it worth anything? if you can provide me with any email address, then i could send you a photo of both paintings. Reporting from the frontiers of health and medicine, You've been selected! The Doctor is one of those paintings that reflect not just the era but like other masterpieces still resonates with many physicians today. This stamp was issued in honor of the doctors of America. Despite using top paint, some of my windows, in bright sunlight all day, started to have some paint cracking. it was great to read. Your knowledge on this subject is astounding! I was wondering if you could perhaps assist me in finding someone who can authenticate a James Ensor painting I have. Thanks a million, that is all i need ..at least it is something to start with. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on September 14, 2015: Hi zhzh, unfortunately I have had to delete your comment as you included an email address, which anyone reading this page could use. Is this worth anything? Paintings do sell on eBay, but ask yourself this: If you were a collector, would you risk too much of your hard-earned money on a painting you have never seen in the flesh? Hi Amanda, thanks for this great wealth of information. Many years ago, I bought a picture from a junk-sale believing it to be a valuable watercolour. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on December 09, 2012: Hi cmaycraig, how wonderful to have a work by James Ensor! If, however, you bought it as in investment, you can either research it yourself, or else take it to an auction house for their opinion. This site is free to sign up to, and there is no charge for accessing their results pages. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on August 04, 2011: Hi Rayann, these pictures certainly sound as though they might be original. The stamp is 84/100 by 1 44/100 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process in a maroon color, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50 subjects. Auctions normally charge a commission fee for their services. Equally, even if it is unsigned but is of an interesting subject, such as a political cartoon, it may well be of interest to a specialist collector. Let me know how you get on x. diogenes from UK and Mexico on April 01, 2019: Very useful article, I have a couple of oldish oils and will try to do as you advise. Realistically, its almost impossible to value a painting without seeing it, and if you are in a big city, there is likely to be a number of auction houses and art dealers locally who will be prepared to give an opinion. Thank you for the reply. You should also mention the full details of its provenance, and any proof of ownership. - Volunteering. The child was painted from studies of the head of his daughter Phyllis and the arm of his son, Geoffrey (Treuherz, p.89). I've just tried searching on Scheermuni without success, but you might want to have a look for yourself to see if any of the names listed are similar. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on March 13, 2015: In general Dante Petrucelli, larger pictures have a greater value when by the same artist. Hurriedly put together, the situation is one of poverty. Answer: Your painting sounds a lot like the one by this artist currently shown in the price results pages og liveauctioneers.com. The NFT market has dropped 50% in one year. The Victorian era was an exciting period for medicine. It is very easy to check on past auction results, so no-one should put their trust in an unknown web-site without doing some research first. then you might try the list of notable artists from each country also listed on Wikipedia. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on November 19, 2012: Hi Catine48, thank you for your great comment. You might also have heard of Bonhams, or DuMouchelles, or Susanins. Try selling it at your local sale room or on eBay. It looks like it is signed 'Munkacsy', but some of the picture is missing. Nor the lack of clinical guidelines or effective evidence based treatment for most ailments. I'm glad you enjoyed the article! It came from art masters gallery It is a still life with two vases and it's painted as a frame, yet has no frame. I was just wondering i have found two oil painting's that some one was throwing away on a council pick up so i grabbed them was wanting to know if they have any value. Gently clean the glass with a soft cloth, using a tiny amount of glass cleaner only if necessary. It is always worth having them checked out. Good luck. Please bear in mind that the sticker on your item might have been applied long after the artist completed his work. There is a label of the company that framed it and it is in Madrid. Van Gogh "Portrait of Dr. Gachet" (1890): $163.4 million . 17, 2023. Modern, reproduction frames are usually lighter in weight and are usually put together using modern techniques such as staple guns. Glad you found the information useful. Good luck with your ebaying. Include photos of your item from both front and back and include a close up of the signature, and as much information about provenance as you have available. Some artists have become well known and collectable, but this doesn't always mean that their work has more merit than a painting by one of the hundreds of thousands of amateur artists who are not famous and not collectable. My guess is they don't have an expert to appraise such thematic artwork and tough to decipher the signature. However, powerful images are necessarily positive. Instead, the father is hoping to interpret the facial expression of the doctor to provide an insight into the status and prognosis of his child. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on October 11, 2014: Thanks for stopping by AaronBurton. His painting of the Last Judgement, which hangs in the Sistine Chapel, is also estimated to be worth around $150 million. On the back of the frame there is sticker possibly from the seller. If you have a genuine painting by this artist that you are hoping to sell, I would suggest you contact a large auction house with a team of art experts who can help you. Answer: As I'm based in the UK, I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with auction houses and art dealers in your area. I have an old painting. Who can I send pictures to? Any item is only worth as much as another person is prepared to give you for it. Are they are worth anything? It is used in the form of a stick or a pastel pencil. Answer: It is impossible to answer this question with any hope of accuracy. [6] It epitomises an idyllic kind of medicine[1] and has often been used to illustrate the virtues of a good doctor and the inadequacies of the medical profession. In 2011, Alison Beldsoe bought a painting by Fern Coppedge at her hot dog stand which we helped her sell at auction for $30,000. No artist list is posted on their Web site. The plate can then be inked up and pressed onto damp paper, which will draw the ink out of the indentations left by the acid. Fildes surviving son (and biographer) later wrote: The character and bearing of their doctor throughout the time of their anxiety, made a deep impression on my parents. If, after you've researched your item you believe it may be valuable, then I recommend you take it to an auction house or art dealer for further advice. It is a portrait of an older, bearded man with a sad look on his face. If you go on to ebay you may well find, as I did, that there are examples of ELPEC brassware such as toasting forks etc. NBC 5's Noelle Walker has a sneak peek. In times gone by, aspiring artists would make copies of famous works, and if you have one of these of a sufficiently high standard in a good quality frame, it may well fetch a reasonable price at auction. To inspire the circulation and exchange of new artistic initiatives; 4. Answer: The French artist Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) painted in the classical Baroque style, and he was a well-known and much admired painter whose works now hang in many museums and galleries across Europe and beyond. The Doctor is an 1891 painting by Luke Fildes that depicts a Victorian doctor observing the critical stage in a child's illness while the parents gaze on helplessly from the periphery. Beside doing the auction results database. Question: I have an original religious Madonna with child painted around 1500. It was sold by Taylor & Brown fine art experts. Should I just try and sell my inherited art on eBay? If you have a limited edition print by a well-known artist, it will often (though by no means always) have a greater value than a genuine painting by an unknown artist. Question: I have an oil painting, but cannot distinguish the signature. It has no lot number but does have a signature, and is in an old frame. Question: My husband had an old oil painting by Maurice Meyer. The paintings absence of medical instrumentation common to the era was perhaps a subtle commentary on the creeping technological divide between doctor and patient. [11], 18th and 19th century concerns by society of the rise of scientific medicine also could have possibly influenced the format of the painting. Question: What is the value of an original Baillie oil painting on canvas? i know for sure that both paintings are original , as well as i know that my late dad purchased them during the late sixties of last century while he was working with the UN as an attorney general in one of the two Congo (not sure which is) after they were liberated from France and Belgium. Their humble lifestyle is evident from the pewter, the scrap of carpet on the stone floor and their ragged clothing. The title is "Summer Antigonish NS 1932". You might also try researching on eBay and liveauctioneers.com as both of these sites frequently sell lower priced artworks that do not pass successfully through the more high profile auction houses. I recommend you contact an auction house with an art expert who may be able to steer you in the right direction. Etchings are considered to be works of art in their own right and attract higher prices than prints. Must move onwardthis was a great. - Project management. But times are changing. Thank you Amanda - great article. You may be able to do this on-line in the first instance, but for a realistic valuation, the appraiser will need to see the paintings in person. Debra Stroud has some work listed on Findartinfo.com. Is this pic valuable? I will leave your comment here for anyone to see that might be interested, but I would caution anyone who is contemplating using this site to also contact one of the large well-known auction houses for their advice. thanks for the hub. How do I sell it? START . My research suggests that the items are unlikely to have an exceptionally high value, but it might be worth entering them into auction or offering them to an art dealer in your local area. The earliest prints were made using a raised surface which could be inked. I'm glad the article was useful. The sliver of dawn light at the window suggests renewed hope in the face of near-tragedy. Sometimes old prints come in very good quality frames, and these can also have a value. It shows a Victorian doctor, a general practitioner on a home visit. has an exciting tap room and Dr. Wiesner is partially community-owned pub located in an old bathhouse. The art is out there. There is a torn up scrap of paper on the floor, a prescription no longer needed or no longer helpful? Amanda Severn (author) from UK on January 10, 2017: Your painting sounds lovely. I am not sure if my painting is worth that much. If you wish to insure it, you could get an ad hoc, verbal valuation from a local auction house. Alternatively, you might be curious about something you have inherited or found in a thrift store, charity shop, car boot sale, or junk shop. [4], Subsequently, the painting received comments including this by surgeon W. Mitchell Banks: "What do we not owe to Mr. Fildes for showing to the world the typical doctor as we would all like him to be shown an honest man and a gentle man, doing his best to relieve suffering?" Help with sales, you do not tell me the price of the original painting by Jolene Judith with the head of Hollowness 1478-1510. Experts in this field justifiably charge a fee for their services, and you should expect to pay a reasonable sum if you engage the assistance of a researcher. I recommend you contact the relevant department of a large auction house by email including images of your item. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on July 23, 2017: It is possible that your etchings are by Baron Ernst von Maydell (1888-1960). His daughter was likely the prototype of the sick child, and a professional model was used for the mother. Aaron Burton from US on October 11, 2014: I find this very interesting, even though I have neither painting nor print. At the same time, medicine has become remarkably precise. Good luck with your research! That's a great help and starting point. If there is a signature, provide a close-up. Both have original written on them. I am trying to learn a bit. My responsibility was to prepare an interview to review the essence of the . Use an online image search or reverse image search to check . Amanda Severn (author) from UK on April 06, 2012: Hi Bradvv60, this article is intended as a guide to help others research their own items. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on February 24, 2013: Thank you for your positive feedback, Dawn Ca. However, auction houses will often offer you advice for free, based on the premise that you will very possibly then allow them to sell your items. As a moment caught in time, the painting depicts a physician at a child's bedside during a house call near the end of the 1800s. Please follow the advice provided to assist you with doing your own research. You could try searching online for auctioneers, then contact them via email to see if they would be able to assist you. Not everyone has large expanses of wall to fill. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on September 15, 2016: Hi Steve, your picture sounds intriguing, and it is obviously a family treasure that you would not wish to part with. Increasingly, the opportunity for physical connection with patients is turned over to surrogates. Answer: I am based in the UK, so I do not have first-hand knowledge of the art market in your area. Srtist name appears to be "Ismothe next few letters are not very legible could be nio, could be rxo not sure. Please google 'Gobbi artist' to find further information about the artist. I'm even considering sending it to his museum in Europe but of course that entails so many would-be disasters. It is often used in lectures and presentations to elicit feelings of nostalgia in the face of a changing health care landscape. [4], The painting has inspired poetry and film. This doctor was all in. [9] Debate on the role and status of doctors has led to the inclusion of medical humanities in medical schools, where this painting has been used as a teaching aid for medical students. Thanks for a nice article with magnificent photos. Find out from your insurance company exactly what information they need. What do you think? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4586218/, What Sir Luke Fildes 1887 painting The Doctor can teach us about the practice of medicine today The whole collection is awesome to view. Popular Images Norman Rockwell The Dugout (Chicago Cubs in Dugout), 1948 Norman Rockwell Triple Self Portrait, 1960 Norman Rockwell The Problem We All Live With, 1964 Question: I have an oil painting in the style of Reubens, and there appears to be another painting underneath. It doesn't even appear to be a real sir-name. There are a number of on-line appraisers who specialise in undertaking research for a small fee. Fildes son and biographer wrote: The character and bearing of their doctor throughout the time of their anxiety, made a deep impression on my parents. Verify Trade License HomeAdvisor checks to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license. Thanks for any information. Beyond technology are the economic forces conspiring to diminish human presence. Check the signature. Answer: Identifying artist's signatures can be a lengthy, time-consuming business, requiring a lot of patience. Essie, Ruby and Ferdinand, Children of Asher Wertheimer, Applicants for Admission to a Casual Ward, Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND (3.0 Unported). I really just want to get rid of this stuff because it's taking up room in my house and is not my style. Is it of any worth? Question: I have two Fred Lyman watercolor paintings from 1954 that my great aunt bought from Fred Lyman in New Orleans. The majority of these are not by listed artists or famous artists. The doctor bears some resemblance to Fildes himself. The date of the sticker is 3rd March 1906. My advice to new collectors who have lots of taste, but not too much money, is to buy the things they like, that give them pleasure, rather than be too concerned about investment value. 245 x 355 mm. Not all good paintings are valuable in monetary terms. Answer: I wonder if the first artist you mention is in fact the Dutch artist Philippe Sadee (1837-1904)? . Answer: There are two Betty Neubauer prints currently listed on eBay with 'buy it now' prices of $134.99 and $225, respectively. And much of what was once done with clinicians eyes, ears, and hands can now be done more efficiently by machine. Can you help with any info? The thoughtful and concerned gaze of the well-dressed physician upon the face of his ill, young patient dominates the center of The Doctor (Fig. Search online for "antiques auction" or "antiques salesroom" in your city or area. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. I am often asked about providing appraisals, and even were it to be possible via the internet, I would point out that picture research is a time-consuming and painstaking process, and you are unlikely to find someone with the right expertise who is prepared to provide their services free of charge. The Paint Doctor sanded, primed, and re . It is likely a composite of several Victorian era physicians: Gustavus Murray, an obstetrician who knew Fildes and delivered his children. i have read your article but unfortunately i still need some professional help in this matter as i don't posses the know how. Not knowing where to begin, I got on the computer. I skimmed through this page so hope this applies. I have looked everywhere online. It has been suggested that The Doctor was created in response to concerns over the growing presence of science in late 19th century medicine. There is a black flim over the whole painting. Treasures By Brenda from Canada on August 18, 2014: I'm an eBay seller who does not know much about art. Pastel is a pure powdered pigment mixed with a binding agent. Answer: There are a limited number of artists' signatures available to browse for free on findartinfo.com website. Amanda Severn (author) from UK on January 03, 2019: It is impossible to give a realistic appraisal of works of art without seeing them in person. It says it's an original etching by John Cameron. A student ate an art installation worth over $100,000 because he was hungry. Seems the corporatization of medicine stole so much more of medicines soul and spirit. It is unframed and measures approximately 6' X 4' and features a stone bridge in the Lake District. Researching from an image is another matter. The size is about 8" x 10". If, however, you like the picture, either pay out for some sympathetic restoration, or simply hang it, and enjoy it for what it is. Its a defining element of human connection. If you are unsuccessful, however, then it is often worth posting on a question and answer site such as WikiAnswers or YahooAnswers. [4], The artificial light from the lamp on the table and the natural rising sunlight beginning to shine through the single window suggest that the doctor has been in attendance all night. Hewrites about medicine, technology, and society in the 33charts newsletter. Global support groups of thousands for rare diseases means patients are more knowledgeable about their own health than most doctors. Chalked or pencilled numbers on the reverse of a canvas or on the frame, often indicate that the picture has been through one or more auction houses. [2] Two Victorian doctors, Dr Thomas Buzzard (neurologist) and Dr Gustavus Murray (obstetrician), have been particularly associated with the painting, as has the genre of the period in which it was painted. One year after Tates commission, The Doctor was exhibited at the Royal Academy. Some are not. It is impossible to give a realistic valuation without seeing the item in person, so I, therefore, recommend you ask the advice of an auction house or art dealer in your local area. Woodcuts were popular throughout East Asia well into the 19th century, and some of the earliest examples, printed on cloth, are Chinese in origin. A sketch of a man in a 200 year old church might presumably have been left there at any point in the church's history. I could be either holding a valuable piece or an average one. Question: I have a painting signed by a local artist Dovard Taunton. I recommend you approach an auction house with a dedicated art specialist on the team if you are hoping to sell your item. Someone might just take a shine to it. Good luck. He is perhaps best remembered for being a pioneer of neurology and helping found the National Society for Epilepsy. This particular painting has been reproduced a great many times, both as a print on paper and as a print on canvas. [17][unreliable source?] He was a prolific artist and his work regular appears on the live auction sites including eBay. Communicate directly with a qualified specialist and get a fair market valuation of your item, typically in 48 hours or less. Good luck with your research, and thanks for commenting. I also have a limited edition print by Debra Stroud, copy number 180/195. as they include images which are useful for comparison purposes. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. 6 foot by 6 foot. Oil-style prints have a very uniform finish, even the ones with fake brush-strokes. There are good reference books available showing facsimiles of many thousands of signatures, and you might find one of these at your local library. The acid is able to eat the metal in the scratched-out areas, leaving behind a roughened surface. Is there any value in those artist's work? We are connecting private sellers with auctioneers and their specialists. [6], Documentation of Fildes' work with the homeless reveals that a child was once brought into the studio by a labourer, a scenario which prompted the painting The Widower (1876). Once you have an idea who the painter is, you can research past sales of the artist's work. The story behind the painting was where ever it's hanging right now it was contracted for him to do it for them and I guess a picture was taken of the original. Driven by the clinical complexity that only one human can explain to another, the future work of medical professionals will center on intensive presence. The Doctor is one of those paintings that reflect not just the era but like other masterpieces still resonates with many physicians today. Good luck! An oil painting can be created on board, canvas, panel, paper, or even ivory. Alternatively, you might try posting an image of your painting on a web-site such as WebAnswers where there are people waiting to give advice for free. The Doctor is a painting by Luke Fildes that was commissioned by Sir Henry Tate in 1890. Sir James Clark the Physician-in-Ordinary to Queen Victoria between 1837 and 1860. Many thanks. Image courtesy of Wiki Commons. I have been able to find out very little about this artist. The work dates to Drer's sojourn in Venice, and was executed (according to the inscription Opus Quinque Dierum, meaning "Made in five days") hastily while he was working at the Feast of the Rosary altarpiece. Christ among the Doctors is an oil painting by Albrecht Drer, dating to 1506, now in the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid, Spain. To an inexperienced eye, a good quality print is often very difficult to tell from a watercolour painting, but there are some easy clues. It's a coastal landscape. Albert Rinsler, The Doctor, Journal of Medical Biography 1993:1, pp.165-70, reproduced p.166 Also, there are many factors to take into consideration such as condition, provenance, and general desirability. If you are hoping to sell, find a good quality auction house with an art expert on the team who can give you an estimate of likely sales value. In fact, it was only a print, but it was a very good one. Question: I have an oil painting signed by John R. Winston. Early prints and etchings are an extremely specialised field, and only an expert can give you the right advice. If they keep good records, they may be able to help you learn more about your artwork. Answer: I recommend you research your painting on the findartinfo.com website. As machines develop the ability to do things humans once did, medical professionals will be left to master the things only humans can do. A professionally framed pastel will normally have a spacer between it and the mount to allow any loose dust to settle out of sight. Question: I have an oil painting on canvas autographed by Lavelle 1976. To achieve this, the museum has begun to include diverse . Amanda Severn (author) from UK on April 04, 2019: Hi Bob, nice to hear from you. The particular strain of narrative painting that ultimately dominated the British art scene for most of the nineteenth century was initiated in the century's first decades with the Scottish painter David Wilkie's pictures of cottage life that merged aspects of centuries-old Dutch genre painting with Hogarth's more recently popular English demotic Where can I get an appraisal for free online? Apr 3, 2023 4 min read. If you think you have struck lucky, ask a local art dealer or auction house to take a look. Good luck! Art research can be a lengthy and time-consuming process which is why you are unlikely to get someone to do it without making a charge. Perhaps this representation of a patient encounter caught my attention because medical care is increasingly mediated by tools and instruments. I live in Austin TX. The hand-written name and date suggest that they were a Christmas gift. Early prints come in many different guises. If it was worth selling through auction previously, then there is a good chance it will be again. 17K views, 519 likes, 455 loves, 3.7K comments, 232 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from EWTN: Starting at 8 a.m. Obscure_Treasures from USA on May 30, 2011: Amanda Severn (author) from UK on May 23, 2011: Thanks for stopping by and commenting, smcopywrite. Discover the valuation of The doctor painting and find its true value. The Doctor Worth: $74.5 Million This painting was painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1888.
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