Delia

Mearto specialist

Hi Amna, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. I've not been able to match the signature for any artist "A. Brown" working in the early 19th Century; this is not unusual, and likely suggests they had a limited body of work, further supported by the somewhat naive execution of the composition. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: American or English School, Early 19th Century signed and dated "A. Brown 18--" lower left' inscribed "March 1832" lower right. Shepherdess in a landscape oil on canvas framed, with fragments of a label affixed to the back of the frame. 50 x 35 cm (19 3/4 by 13 3/4 inches) CONDITION: appears to have a wax reline and/or screening varnish. Some elements of the back indicate some earlier repairs and/or possible repainting. This has been included in the valuation PROVENANCE: acquired from a gallery € 100-150* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.