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How can I identify a signature on a painting?
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If you can find and clearly read the signature, it’s easy to do a Google search on the signature and see what you find. You may have to take your piece to an artwork appraiser if you don’t see any clear markings. Find a collection of expertly vetted paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Country Cottage Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Country cottage, an unsigned painting in a wooden frame.
- Framed dimensions: 11 in x 8.5 in
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Geometric Beach Scene, Colorful Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unknown and unsigned painting of a bright beach scene with bold colors and 1980's inspired shapes
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Artwork Painting, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unsigned painting by unknown artist. Made in Spain, circa 1960. Acrylic on canvas. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$726 Sale Price
75% Off
Pair of rural late 19th century oil on canvas paintings
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of rural late 19th century oil on canvas paintings 1895.
Pair of unframed and unsigned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vintage Framed Original Painting of Norwegian Country and Monument.
Located in Seattle, WA
It’s Vintage Unsigned Painting Contains the Norway Flag in the Background and has a white Monument
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
American Dreamlike Surrealist / Abstract Underwater Painting in Rustic Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
American, 20th century
Unsigned
Painting measures: 28.5 x 24 tall (35 x 30.5 with frame).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Masonite