Please help with signature

[jtw1313]

Out and about today and picked this up what grabbed my attention was it seems to be on very high quality paper tried to magnify the paper looks silky

 

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[tokenhead]

Can yo get a clearer pic of whats on border? I can not make it larger by clicking on it...And do you think that is a Q?,So far i have found NO artist with the 1st.name ham(?)

 

[jtw1313]

I was thinking han or Hon

And I think it is a O

 

[jtw1313]

This signature is driving me nuts lol

 

[Tigger]

It looks like France? Or some European city, so maybe you can look up wrought iron archway, gateway, and figure out the place? The signature could be ham (Hamilton?) On'prine or prive? Or one word, with the ' being the top of the p?

 

[jtw1313]

Good thinking tiger

 

[jtw1313]

Found this just can't get to link

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[jtw1313]

Gateway to imperial palace vienna Austria

 

[jtw1313]

http://www.library.georgetown.edu/dept/speccoll/archex/arc0311.jpg

 

[bill_wabo]

First name may be Hans?

 

[jtw1313]

Does look like Harris

 

[cti4sw]

If it was taken by an Englishman or American with German/Austrian parentage, the first name would likely be Hans rather than Ham or Harris.

Found this German alphabet chart that shows the letters and their correct cursive forms:

That said, the "first" name appears to be "von", but I can't decipher the surname. The capital letter could be a Q, G, or O. I do think an "n" follows, so it's probably an O. The third letter could be a p, k, y, or z depending on the handwriting style. Beyond that, I'm stumped.

 

[DCMatt]

Hans Figura

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Hans Figura

Great ID!

I actually found that same print

Hans FIGURA (1898-1978) Hofburg-Michaelator | eBay

 

[jtw1313]

Awesome job dc Matt your good

 

[jtw1313]

Thank you everyone for the help

 

[mojjax]

Amazing ID DC !

 

[Tigger]

Wow, we have some talented people here! I love these cooperative efforts!

 

[tokenhead]

DC Matt...

Awesome job dc Matt your good

You are correct!!! DC Matt is very wise! He has helped me many time's!!!...Pic show's 1 OIL PAINTING of his that sold at auction,But show's 4 of his works have sold at auction&You have seen what somebody is asking for the print on the EPAY link,GOOD LUCK&Great job DC Matt!!!