[nashuaruns1]

Hi-I just picked up an oil on canvas from the salvation army thrift store. It is signed but I cannot make out the signature. It is in what I would call a gallery frame and there is a sticker on the frame that reads"Mayfair Gallery and Art Center, 274 Saratoga Rd. Scotia,NY Phone Sch'Dy EX 9-3306". I checked and the place is no longer in business and to make things weirder the thrift store is where this gallery used to be(same address). It is a pretty wild impressionist work I think. I will attach pics. Thanks in advance for any help.

Scott

[Clough]

Thanks for providing some information and the images! I haven't found anything yet, but will still keep searching.

A couple of days ago, I did try formatting the close-up that you have provided of the signature a number of ways in order to maybe make the letters easier to make out. Wasn't really all that successful.

Is there not a title anywhere on the painting or the frame?

My initial impression of the painting is that it is of a covered bridge in a wooded setting. I could be totally incorrect though. It's just my initial impression...

[nashuaruns1]

Thanks for responding. I think you are right about the subject matter in the painting. Is it possible(longshot) that the signature reads "A or N or M Held"? I have been trying to figure out what type of genre it is and I think it would fall into the "Color Field movement" from the late 50's and 60's. Any further help would be appreciated. There is no title.

Scott

[bushg]

Since you are in NY try taking it into different galleries. I have bought some pieces and the places around here have always helped me to identify the artist and given me a ball park figure of their worth. Btw it is a beautiful piece.

[nashuaruns1]

Thanks for the info. I will try taking it to galleries and see if they can help.