the painting is on wood, painted on both sides. It is rumored to have come from the 1800's by family members. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Can anyone tell me how to determine the age of an oil painting?
That's tough, you'll have to take it to a restorer, and they might be able to do an analysis. Either way, you'll have to take it to a professional to look at it. You might be able to do some tests on the wood, but even that is not going to be certain of the date. If you can identify the artist, then you can isolate the range within 50 years if it's a well known artist.
Other than that, take it to one of the Antique Roadshows. Their experts can help you. Another thought is to take it to an auction house. Usually their resident experts have enough knowledge to help you identify the age of your item.Can anyone tell me how to determine the age of an oil painting?
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Short of carbon dating you should research the provenance of the painting. Do you have any idea who the artist was?
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