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With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Before even thinking of paying £350 for the painting, you really must determine that it IS a painting.  I'm not convinced that it is, but I find it impossible to tell on the screen. Alan is right about the frame, particularly if it is an antique frame - it is worth some money, though it's very hard to say how much.  If the painting is a direct copy of the Van Ost - which looks incontrovertible - then yes, if I had it, I might part with £350; even a good print has some value, but we could shave about £300 off the price if that's what it is.  Get it valued - unless you're completely bowled over by it and really want it, in which case you'll probably kick yourself if you pass up the chance - because you really need to know what you're paying for. 

Enrique Agullo

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Do you think taking the backboard off the back of frame to get a better look at painting/print to determine if it's one or the other.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Yes, in short.  If unsure, take another photo. 

Enrique Agullo

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It’s more likely to be a print, not even a limited edition and is therefore worth a few pounds at most. Limited edition prints don’t fetch a great deal either, but can depend on the artist of course! If it’s in an ornate, what is known as a Swept frame, (no mitres at the corners), similar style to the one illustrated, then the value lies in the frame, and they can be expensive, depending on age and material.
Alan Bickley on 25/02/2025 14:58:46
Thanks for your input.

Enrique Agullo

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Yes, in short.  If unsure, take another photo. 
Robert Jones, Napa on 25/02/2025 20:03:11
Yes I probably will do that. Thanks again for all your all your helpful information.
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