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I connected to this one immediately

I can speak to the condition, perhaps. Lined. Masking varnish? Use of bitumen indicated by chunky crackling: Mid-19th C.? English, after Dutch Italianate? Might look a good deal better after a professional cleaning. May in fact look worse. Shows some signs of a previous over-cleaning, esp. in the foliage. I recommend a uv and infrared inspection before entering any possible negotiations.
Edited by cimabue - 7/22/11 at 7:09pm

Really like #1 and #3

Nice to see Louise Bourgeois get some love on here...my daughter loves her "Maman" piece outside the national gallery here in Ottawa.

Just got back from Montreal with the wife - bought her one of these for her birthday:

http://www.galerieblanche.com/en/artist.php?ID=22

Thanks again for the advice. It is much appreciated.

Date, Lining, & Cleaning: It was actually listed as 1820s ... I misstated. It is lined. I'm sure it was previously cleaned -- paint is a bit thin in areas so over-cleaned -- and was listed as such. There is a bit of previous restoration.

Bitumen: Agreed. While the painting was listed as 'School of Constable' ... I know some have suggested that Constable likely avoided the use of bitumen given his knowledge of its impact on the paintings of Reynolds. Others say he most definitely used the substance in his painting.

Inspection: I have worked previously with the seller, and he offers a period during which a painting can be returned. Such a policy offers one the ability to have it inspected under uv and/or infrared. Were I to buy it, it's unlikely I'd have it cleaned again as I rather like the dark look.

Price: The price for 'school of Constable is not too dear.

Attraction: The provenence prior to Cochrane -- discovered independently -- is very good and appeals to me almost as much as the painting. My grandparents knew a previous owner.

To buy or not to buy: Were I to buy it, it would not be for investment purposes. For that I would seek a more substantial and well qualified piece.
Edited by RSS - 7/26/11 at 10:45am

I like the painting. $1500 wouldn't be out of line, not having the picture in my hands for inspection. A $200 - $300 cleaning might make a world of difference, as I'm sure you know. I also respect your appreciation for keeping the"gallery glow". Anyway, you pays your money and you takes your chances.

I believe this to be unintentional genius...print out and frame immediately

Erwin Wurm:



Hannah Greeley:



Walead Beshty:

^ No

okay okay

Erwin Wurm:



Hannah Greeley:



Walead Beshty:

That first Erwin Wurm photo is actually from a series that I love. I believe it is descriptively called "One Minute Sculptures"

^ Yes

I like "Sitting on Pens & Needles."

You're killin me, bro.

I thought you'd like that one. New meme?