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Title: Swan Lake Scene by "Minna" -- Enamel on Steel
Post by: ifs on December 30, 2009, 04:50:53 pm

Can anyone help get me some information on this piece?

Title: Re: Swan Lake Scene by "Minna" -- Enamel on Steel
Post by: D&b antiques on December 31, 2009, 09:09:21 am

I have had two of these painting's in 30 years. they can date back to the middle 1800's. this one looks to be the work of and amateur. $75.00 to $125.00 Dollars.

Title: Re: Swan Lake Scene by "Minna" -- Enamel on Steel
Post by: regularjoe2 on December 31, 2009, 09:14:01 am

I'm with D&b on this one .

The item appears a bit more 'craftsy' than 'artsy' - no cut intended !

Title: Re: Swan Lake Scene by "Minna" -- Enamel on Steel
Post by: ifs on January 04, 2010, 12:31:58 pm

How should I describe this for sale online and what makes it worth $75+ if it seems to be the work of an amateur?

Title: Re: Swan Lake Scene by "Minna" -- Enamel on Steel
Post by: D&b antiques on January 04, 2010, 01:33:23 pm

this type of work is commonly called Tole painting. painting on tin. Dates back to the 1800's.and there framed.

Title: Re: Swan Lake Scene by "Minna" -- Enamel on Steel
Post by: ifs on January 04, 2010, 09:06:21 pm

Aren't tole paintings made on tin or pewter? I'm pretty sure this is made on steel, because a magnet sticks to it.

Title: Re: Swan Lake Scene by "Minna" -- Enamel on Steel
Post by: D&b antiques on January 05, 2010, 09:12:51 am

Strangely enough. the ones I had a magnet would stick. I suspect there is a heavery content of metal in the tin.