I purchased this from auction from a luxury hotel in Australia and the auctioneer claims it is an original TITO CONTI (1842-1924) Watercolour Painting On Board. I am unsure about the signature. Condition: The painting needs a bit of restoration and a new frame. The damage can be seen in the photos. Signature: The signature has a bit of damage from the looks of it and I am unsure of if it is his signature. (In the case this isn't his work they will refund me.) Size: Image Size: 12cm x 20cm Frame Size: 30cm x 38cm. It is a nice painting and if it is his work, I am planning on getting it restored and a new frame. Just an additional note, it seems like there is a lot of dirt on the inside of the glass. Thank you
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Hi Scott, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. It's impossible to be 100% certain when evaluating from photographs (nothing compares to handling a work in person) but the signature looks right and comparable to ones shows on the artist's page on www.askart.com. I am afraid that the damage does negatively impact the value. Conti's watercolors are not bringing much money at auction - no records over $1,000, most around $500 Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: Tito Conti (Italian, 1842-1924) Roman ruins watercolor on board signed lower left panel: 12 by 20 cm (4 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches) frame: 30 by 38 cm (11 3/4 by 15 inches) CONDITION: spotting throughout (unclear if this is on the glass or on the surface of the painting). PROVENANCE: acquired at auction in Australia $200-300* *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.
