Could you possibly identify this artist's signature, or inform me of the value? I would greatly appreciate your help ,, i recieved this painting from my grandmother ,whom always told me stories of one day, i could sell it for lots of money, if ever in the need.... well , its been over ten years... and altough i never ever planned on selling it... for the sake of nanna..... times are tuff, and i know she will understand .... thank you for your help .
roge' muller

Hi, roge' muller!

I read the artist's signature to be Barton. Would you agree that it might be the name of the artist?

Thanks!

yes ,, im sorry, i did figure that out .. but i still can't identify the artist ... and his work ... or value

Oh . If it helps,, I am from orange county, California... not sure if that helps find answers about the artist..

I've looked for oil paintings by Barton on the Internet.

There is one that is similar in style, that you can see via clicking on the following link.

Nude Oil on Canvas Painting by Barton in Wooden Frame - eBay (item 350150946022 end time Feb-07-09 15:55:08 PST)

It's being sold for $450.00. The signature isn't identical, but very similar because of the color used, general shape, and where it's placed on the painting.

Now, to be really sure of an approximate monetary value, I would suggest taking the painting to an art gallery, where someone knows the works of artists that may have been local or an auctioneer who specializes in the auctioning of works of art.

What a work of art is worth monetarily is greatly dependent upon what someone is willing to pay for it as well as how established and prolific an artist is, to name a couple of factors.

My opinion, is that what you have is worth a great deal of money beyond that which I've referenced in the link that I provided, and that to find out how much it might potentially would be worth, I would suggest getting more than one opinion.

Thanks!

wow ... thanks alot . i think your right about the painting it the link ... you ar ethe best ..i will take your advice and bring it in to a gallery as well ... once again thank you ...

Thanks for the compliments, roge' muller! They are much appreciated!

I really do think that you have something that is of considerable value.

Is what you have, not in a frame of any kind?

Thanks!

No ,just like this...

Hi was wondering if you found out any information on the artist? I have a painting with the same signature. Found it in the trash and I live in Canada.

I will take a chance and say it may be Loren Roberta Barton. She did a lot of nude subjects and the style is consistent. Good luck & good to be back at answering!