help with kowalski painting

chance · September 21st, 2006, 01:34 AM

I need help with a kowalski-wierusz painting. My father has what I think is the original "lone wolf" painting hanging in his living room. It definitly matches all the prints that I have found on-line but I can not find any referance to the original anywhere. Any ideas or help on how to identify if it is the original.

Sofi · September 21st, 2006, 12:02 PM

How long has your father had the painting?

This site says the painting went through "20 separate editions." Which could mean that either Kowalski painted 20 of the same scene; or reprints of the painting were made 20 times. It is unclear what is meant by this.

If you suspect that it is an original (one of twenty made??), you may wish to have an expert (eg an appraiser or even conservator) look at it in person.

chance · September 21st, 2006, 01:47 PM

my father got it from a good friend 15 years ago. his friend had it for approx. 40 years

Sofi · September 21st, 2006, 03:54 PM

One way an appraiser or other art professional will be able to tell you anything of significance, is by tracing an object's provenance, or history of ownership. They might ask you if you know where your father's friend lived, where he might have purchased or otherwise obtained the painting.

Aside from all of that, is the question of authenticity. You are unlikely to determine such in an on-line forum; canvas transfers of posters, and even lithographs, can look very much like paintings in digital format. Look here or here for an appraiser in your area who may consult with you.

September 21st, 2006, 01:34 AM	#1
chance Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	help with kowalski painting I need help with a kowalski-wierusz painting. My father has what I think is the original "lone wolf" painting hanging in his living room. It definitly matches all the prints that I have found on-line but I can not find any referance to the original anywhere. Any ideas or help on how to identify if it is the original.

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September 21st, 2006, 12:02 PM	#2
Sofi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12	How long has your father had the painting? This site says the painting went through "20 separate editions." Which could mean that either Kowalski painted 20 of the same scene; or reprints of the painting were made 20 times. It is unclear what is meant by this. If you suspect that it is an original (one of twenty made??), you may wish to have an expert (eg an appraiser or even conservator) look at it in person.

September 21st, 2006, 01:47 PM	#3
chance Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	my father got it from a good friend 15 years ago. his friend had it for approx. 40 years

September 21st, 2006, 03:54 PM	#4
Sofi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12	One way an appraiser or other art professional will be able to tell you anything of significance, is by tracing an object's provenance, or history of ownership. They might ask you if you know where your father's friend lived, where he might have purchased or otherwise obtained the painting. Aside from all of that, is the question of authenticity. You are unlikely to determine such in an on-line forum; canvas transfers of posters, and even lithographs, can look very much like paintings in digital format. Look here or here for an appraiser in your area who may consult with you.