Please measure your piece, say when and how you got it, what you paid and list any identifying marks. To submit an item to his column, go to the ‘Contact John’ page at. John Sewell is an antiques and fine art appraiser. I believe your painting is well worth $1,500 today. Prominent art galleries of the country, such as the National Gallery in Ottawa or the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto could provide insight. It strikes me as British but could be French or Italian. Taste, at the time was high for romance, classical stories, loads of details including the flowing sheer fabrics and the mystery of their focused gaze. A date of 1850-1870 does seem likely with the painting style and subject. I believe this mythological scene could be Venus and her son, Cupid scheming on her daughter, Psyche. Thank you.Ī You bought a terrific conversation piece.
It prominently hangs in my residence and is a treasured piece regardless of its value. The painting is unsigned and measures 117 x 66 cm (46 x 34 inches) with its gold plaster frame. I love its subject matter of a ‘Nude with Cupid, flowers and doves’ which seems to be relegated to museums. Q I would be interested in your assessment of this Victorian painting. It is a spectacular heirloom collection, regardless. You might see all your pieces priced at a total of $750 which might take a while to realize. Pressed glass values have decreased significantly in the last 15 years. Also, the intact gold – very prone to wear – is impressive. The pattern was primarily made in clear and blue is relatively rare. 500’ the cobalt blue colour was advertised as ‘Dewey Blue’ in honour of American Admiral George Dewey and his success in the Spanish War of 1898. (who formed a conglomerate of glass companies, including King Glass). The pattern was introduced by the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based firm in 1889 and its popularity led to continued production through the 1890s by the United States Glass Co.
With thanks,Ī You have done your homework. It would be interesting to learn more about their current value and details about the company that made them. We value them highly in the family because of their beauty and history. I believe these were made by King Glass Company and that the pattern is ‘King’s 500’ in cobalt blue. The tumbler was purchased later at an antique sale. It includes a breakfast set and an 11-piece berry set. Q This set of pressed glass was given to my great-grandparents as a wedding gift in 1899. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Sketch, paint, illustrate, and produce unparalleled photo-art with hundreds of impeccably realistic artist-created brushes, superior blending, and an array of versatile art tools.
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