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eclctr
Sep 21, 2008, 02:38 PM
Hi all-
I am new to this site, but thrilled to find it. I am trying to identify an artist whose signature I can't read. The painting is an oil painting of the Battle of Trafalgar. I've tried several possibilities with no success. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
Cathe
Clough
Sep 21, 2008, 10:03 PM
Hi, eclctr!
Do you know how old this painting is and the country of origin?
Also, if you could post a larger image of the whole painting here, that may help. Someone just might happen along who recognizes it.
Thanks!
kminni01
Sep 21, 2008, 10:18 PM
It looks like it says Cotricoli to me... but I could be wrong. Is it an older painting or new? Maybe take it to an art dealer or some place like that and ask them if they might know the artist or could at least give you an idea of who it might be. I hope you find out though. Good luck!
<3 kt
AKaeTrue
Sep 24, 2008, 01:10 PM
I don't know the artist but this is most likely the surname Catricala.
The slash you see is an accent mark above the last letter a.
eclctr
Sep 24, 2008, 10:51 PM
Thank you SO much! You guys are great!
Clough
Sep 25, 2008, 12:27 AM
Thank you SO much! you guys are great!!
Thanks, eclctr! Are you meaning that you have found and identified the name of the artist?
Thanks!
mackythehacker
Oct 7, 2008, 10:34 AM
It looks like Eitricoli or citricoli to me lol
tjmom
Sep 11, 2010, 04:44 PM
Hello, I have a painting from the same artist. My parents purchased it in Italy over 30 years ago and I would love to find out more about the artist. Have you found anything out? Please let me know.
Thanks, Shannon
Breana_Hefner
Jan 17, 2012, 08:23 AM
I have a question I have oil painting and I can't read the singnature it is a oil painting of a indian and the signature is written in the color of the back ground and we can't read the letters of the name do you know o a website or anything that can help me read it? Please let me know if you can help
Thanks,Breana
Gford212
Jul 16, 2012, 09:43 PM
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Gford212
Jul 16, 2012, 09:51 PM
The painting I believe was painted in the 1970's It looks like this oFr.K 74(year)
Tim1Sher2
Sep 11, 2012, 06:55 PM
I am trying to establish this artist as well. This canvas oil painting was purchased in Italy 40 yeas ago. Any info would be greatly appreciated.