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    Jun 24, 2014, 07:39 PM
    Help with Artist's signiture 18th 19th century oil painting
    I have some beautiful18th and early 19th century oil on canvas paintings but am struggling with Artists and possible values. The first is signed A. Modigen with 2dots over the O making it difficult to search for information. This painting was my Grandmothers and was in Berlin through WW2. Thanks for any help!
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    Aug 13, 2014, 02:27 PM
    Good evening. Could you upload a picture of the painting? Thanks
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    Aug 13, 2014, 06:41 PM
    That is a German name. The 2 dots over the vowel is an umlaut.
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