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09/02/2005 03:21:23 PM · #1

I just purchased a couple of paintings on what appears to be a rustic/rugged cut, curved shape wood. The sizes are about 14" wide X 22" tall. Very old paintings. They both are portraits (head only). The artist signed each as "FRENESI". They look to me as European style...from the clothing/hat....something like you would see a "Friar" wearing in an old Robin Hood movie or something.... My question is this... Has anyone ever heard of this artist or possible know more? Here is a link to a photo of the paintings... Please help if you can.

Paintings

Thanks in advance!!!

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09/02/2005 05:23:01 PM · #2

anyone???

rox_rox

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09/02/2005 05:40:07 PM · #3

I'm sure you'll get an opinion from someone more knowledgeable than myself. The wood and painting style seems reminiscent of the 1950s or early 1960s.

They appear to be done by a trained artist with the intention of mimicking the Renaissance style.

I'd be interested in hearing what the pros say.

justin_hewlett

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09/02/2005 05:41:39 PM · #4

I just checked my 1100-page Art History textbook for any mention of "Frenesi" in the index, and it's not there. Sorry, I don't know what to tell you. :(

09/02/2005 05:43:05 PM · #5

The people I bought them from said they purchased them around 40 years ago...and could not even remember what they paid..but they also bought them at an estate sale...same as me. I got a suppppppper deal on them too...just hope I didn't waste my money. I like them anyway, so I guess it does not matter. Just wish I knew who this was and maybe an amount they might possibly be worth.

Message edited by author 2005-09-02 17:45:23.

smilebig4me1x

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09/02/2005 05:46:20 PM · #6

Ive been doing a search of "frenesi" and all i keep comming up with is music...hmmmm? i went to an art site and searched it and it came up with a style of painting...heck i dont know how else to help you. It would help if maybe we knew a first name but i dont see one.reguardless...they are very nice and the wood is gorgeous!

rox_rox

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09/02/2005 05:48:24 PM · #7

It's not a famous artist. My guess is they were done by a student or an amateur painter. They appear to be decorative.

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09/02/2005 05:49:51 PM · #8

I think I did ok...and they will look good in the new house. Maybe someone later on will pick up on this thread and know a little more.

rox_rox

Canon EOS-20D

09/02/2005 05:51:34 PM · #9

Old art like that is really cool, and if you like them, your money was well spent. I'm always on the lookout for things like that. There are some real treasures out there.

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

09/02/2005 06:01:49 PM · #10

The signature and rough style is too modern for old art. My guess is 1960's, 1970's/ They are definitely not pre 1950's.

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09/02/2005 06:06:53 PM · #11

Originally posted by Azrifel:

The signature and rough style is too modern for old art. My guess is 1960's, 1970's/ They are definitely not pre 1950's.

What would you say an approx. value would be? Just your opinion...?

mycelium

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09/02/2005 06:18:06 PM · #12

all I have learned thus far is that "frenesí" means "frenzy" in spanish...

Azrifel

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09/02/2005 06:24:48 PM · #13

Originally posted by Truegsht:

Originally posted by Azrifel:
The signature and rough style is too modern for old art. My guess is 1960's, 1970's/ They are definitely not pre 1950's.

What would you say an approx. value would be? Just your opinion...?

Perhaps USD 50 for the B&W one and USD 75-100 for the color one, but I'd have to say that I'm not interested in either (just not my thing).

09/02/2005 06:28:32 PM · #14

Originally posted by Azrifel:

Originally posted by Truegsht:

Originally posted by Azrifel:
The signature and rough style is too modern for old art. My guess is 1960's, 1970's/ They are definitely not pre 1950's.

What would you say an approx. value would be? Just your opinion...?

Perhaps USD 50 for the B&W one and USD 75-100 for the color one, but I'd have to say that I'm not interested in either (just not my thing).

Wow..! I had no idea they might actually be worth much more than what I paid for them.

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

09/02/2005 06:39:30 PM · #15

Originally posted by Truegsht:

Originally posted by Azrifel:

Originally posted by Truegsht:

Originally posted by Azrifel:
The signature and rough style is too modern for old art. My guess is 1960's, 1970's/ They are definitely not pre 1950's.

What would you say an approx. value would be? Just your opinion...?

Perhaps USD 50 for the B&W one and USD 75-100 for the color one, but I'd have to say that I'm not interested in either (just not my thing).

Wow..! I had no idea they might actually be worth much more than what I paid for them.

Don't throw a party until the money is in your account. :)

09/02/2005 07:21:34 PM · #16

Oh..I'm not planning on selling them..at least not just yet! LOL Maybe if the price ever gets good enough..but for now they are just going to hang around the house.

SJCarter

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