Help ID 2 abstract paintings... Washington DC area.

Mardock · 11:23 PM

Greetings.

I have 2 abstract paintings that I purchased at the same time at a second hand shop in Maryland about 10 years ago. I took these pieces to the Antiques Roadshow last year and 2 experts said that the "horse" painting was "something" but they weren't sure what. They advised me to contact the major auction house's Asian art departments which I did with little luck. The "flowers in vase" painting, one expert said; "I know who that artist is, I've sold many of those paintings when working in DC but I can't remember the name." I'm so frustrated. If anyone knows anything about these 2 paintings or knows who painted them, please let me know.

Horse is on cardboard with the date or exhibit #43-16-2 on front and back. Measures 14 x 22" Close up of illegible signature (?) attached.
(To me, it looks like it's "after" Picasso's horse study for Guernica.

Flowers are on paper. Not signed. Measures 18 x 24" (Paris + Francois are painted across the top.)

Thank you art lovers!

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John · March 21st, 2011, 12:14 AM

Yes, I like the horse painting a lot (still lifes don't usually do much for me). I agree there is a visual echo of Guernica, but it's not that strong and I'm not sure it would be intentional.

The photo of the signature is too small to have much hope of reading it.

John · March 21st, 2011, 12:43 AM

P.S. It actually is quite reminiscent of this painting by Delacroix...

Mardock · March 21st, 2011, 03:53 PM

Yes, the painting is reminiscent of Delacroix. I hadn't run across that. I will try to get a link for larger images. Does anyone know the best way to do that? Thanks.

John · March 21st, 2011, 11:01 PM

If you click "Post Reply" below left, you can use the paperclip icon to upload an attachment (image). The size limit for images is around 500K I believe.

Mardock · March 22nd, 2011, 11:18 PM

I've put the images in Photobucket where they can be seen in a larger format.
Thanks!

http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...yNameHereDock/

Mardock · March 22nd, 2011, 11:25 PM

NEW LINK FOR PHOTOBUCKET TO VIEW LARGER IMAGES:

http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...yNameHereDock/

March 20th, 2011, 11:59 PM	#1
Mardock Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4	Help ID 2 abstract paintings... Washington DC area. Greetings. I have 2 abstract paintings that I purchased at the same time at a second hand shop in Maryland about 10 years ago. I took these pieces to the Antiques Roadshow last year and 2 experts said that the "horse" painting was "something" but they weren't sure what. They advised me to contact the major auction house's Asian art departments which I did with little luck. The "flowers in vase" painting, one expert said; "I know who that artist is, I've sold many of those paintings when working in DC but I can't remember the name." I'm so frustrated. If anyone knows anything about these 2 paintings or knows who painted them, please let me know. Horse is on cardboard with the date or exhibit #43-16-2 on front and back. Measures 14 x 22" Close up of illegible signature (?) attached. (To me, it looks like it's "after" Picasso's horse study for Guernica. Flowers are on paper. Not signed. Measures 18 x 24" (Paris + Francois are painted across the top.) Thank you art lovers! P.S. NEW LINK FOR PHOTOBUCKET TO VIEW LARGER IMAGES: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...yNameHereDock/ Last edited by Mardock : March 22nd, 2011 at 11:23 PM.

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March 21st, 2011, 12:14 AM	#2
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,404	Yes, I like the horse painting a lot (still lifes don't usually do much for me). I agree there is a visual echo of Guernica, but it's not that strong and I'm not sure it would be intentional. The photo of the signature is too small to have much hope of reading it.

March 21st, 2011, 12:43 AM	#3
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,404	P.S. It actually is quite reminiscent of this painting by Delacroix...

March 21st, 2011, 03:53 PM	#4
Mardock Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4	Yes, the painting is reminiscent of Delacroix. I hadn't run across that. I will try to get a link for larger images. Does anyone know the best way to do that? Thanks.

March 21st, 2011, 11:01 PM	#5
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,404	If you click "Post Reply" below left, you can use the paperclip icon to upload an attachment (image). The size limit for images is around 500K I believe.

March 22nd, 2011, 11:25 PM	#7
Mardock Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4	NEW LINK FOR PHOTOBUCKET TO VIEW LARGER IMAGES: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/...yNameHereDock/