Help Identify a painting please.

skyros28 · July 29th, 2011, 12:44 PM

Hi

The following painting I believe was purchased back in the 60's it was brought for about £100.00 at auction. From the signature I think I can make out it is signed Finlay not sure about the artists first name A?. I would like to find out any details, any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.

Many Thanks.

John · July 30th, 2011, 12:24 AM

Findartinfo.com lists a few artists that match A. Finlay or A. Finley. None of them jumps out as a name that matches that signature, but you can decide for yourself.

skyros28 · July 30th, 2011, 02:12 AM

Thanks John. I will have a look.

thatcomedian · July 30th, 2011, 01:12 PM

Maybe
Anne Finlay
http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/18152/lot/41/#

Not sure if this is the same artist
http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpainti...ings/slideshow

John · July 30th, 2011, 02:14 PM

That Bonhams image is zoomable, and although the signature (lower right) is indistinct, it looks more or less the same.

July 31st, 2011, 10:20 AM

Thanks everyone for your help. I think you are right.

skyros28 · August 1st, 2011, 02:45 PM

Hi

Just to let you know I have managed to confirm that the painting is indeed Anne Finlay and it is titled 'Cottage in a wooded landscape'. Thanks again for your help.

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July 30th, 2011, 12:24 AM	#2
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,404	Findartinfo.com lists a few artists that match A. Finlay or A. Finley. None of them jumps out as a name that matches that signature, but you can decide for yourself.

July 30th, 2011, 02:12 AM	#3
skyros28 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	Thanks John. I will have a look.

July 30th, 2011, 01:12 PM	#4
thatcomedian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 210	Maybe Anne Finlay http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/18152/lot/41/# Not sure if this is the same artist http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpainti...ings/slideshow

July 30th, 2011, 02:14 PM	#5
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,404	That Bonhams image is zoomable, and although the signature (lower right) is indistinct, it looks more or less the same.

July 31st, 2011, 10:20 AM	#6
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Thanks everyone for your help. I think you are right.

August 1st, 2011, 02:45 PM	#7
skyros28 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	Hi Just to let you know I have managed to confirm that the painting is indeed Anne Finlay and it is titled 'Cottage in a wooded landscape'. Thanks again for your help.