Painting Nelsons First Farewell

[Elegance888]

Hi I have bought a painting (print i think )of nelsons first farewell (which is written on the plate at the bottom camara hasnt picked this up ),its in a very old tattered frame all taped up at the back too,the picture looks very old, the picture half way up on the left side has a bit of a tear,but the picture is still intact,and looks ok,size is 24 inch by 20 inches,can you tell me what its worth thankyou for your help

 

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[Kampnhuntr]

Google or Wiki George William Joy b.1844-1925? I believe.

 

[Mackaydon]

Can't tell you what it's worth, but here is some history:
"Nelson's First Farewell, or Thirty Years before Trafalgar was painted in 1883 and exhibited the same year at the Royal Academy. Size: 61 x 40 in.

In one of the rooms at the Rectory, Burnham Thorpe, young Nelson bids his Grannie farewell. It was she who had trained him, and whom he loved as a mother.
Don.......

 

[Elegance888]

Thankyou, God will bring me to all he has for me God Bless

 

[Elegance888]

Thankyou Don for your information,hopefully someone will know what its worth,God Bless

 

[Mackaydon]

A little more history:
Nelson's mother died when he was nine. Here he is dressed in his new midshipman's uniform and saying farewell to his grandmother on his first departure for sea in 1771.
Be aware that reproduction of this picture are abundant and popular.

 

[Elegance888]

i think it is a print although it looks very dated the picture feels smooth,but i did see one on ebay and he said its a reproduction but was asking for £495 check it out on ebay see what you think Framed Print OF 'Nelson'S First Farewell' Young Lord Nelson AND HIS Grandmother | eBay thanks.

 

[Mackaydon]

Or you could pay $117 for the same painting (repo) framed: Nelson's First Farewell' Oil Painting, George William Joy Oil Paintings - NiceArtGallery.com
Don.......

 

[Elegance888]

if it is just a print how much would you sell this for Don,i also have chance to buy an oil painting signed g.wood its a scenery painting for £25 but i have checked his signature on a site and its showing he signed his full name Grant Wood can you shed any light on this i have the thread on this site,as i have been informed by the seller it is an original oil painting,i am quite new to this so i am doing quite bit of research into antiques.

 

[surf]

Hey Elegance,

Before you go buying "art," perhaps you should educate your self sufficiently to be able to tell the difference between a painting and a print, at a glance.

Grant Wood had a very distinct style.

 

[Mackaydon]

I'd let the market (like Ebay) determine the price.
And I wouldn't buy most anything based solely on the seller's opinion that the item was original--except maybe chewing gun in the original wrapper.
For that amount of money, get it authenticated or know the seller's reputation; perhaps a money back guarantee of authenticity.
Don....

 

[Elegance888]

Thankyou for all the information and help God Bless