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zondag 11 april 2010

Victor Charreton / Chew Yew Seng (1917) / Collet / Daniel Constant / Antonio Corpora



A rather small watercolor, probably made for an
illustration of which the pencil lines detest. Most
likely Auvergne as the light is this way in winter
there, almost like a fairy tale!


To our believe this signature is spot on though it is
thought to be disputabel.




Chew Yew Seng (1917)




A rather big watercolor most likely made in Singapore harbour.
This one is dated 1961 and you can find his signature in the
lower right corner. Work on paper. Dimensions: 43 / 58 cm.


And of course some details here above and beyond.


Most of his work (at least on the internet ) has been signed
and dated sometimes with the addition: Singapore.


The sails have been done in a way in which he uses the colour 
of the paper as well. It appears to be detailed but in fact it isn't.


By clicking on this picture you are able to enlarge it.



Collet



A simple but very direct watercolour from an unknown 
"Collet" We've contacted Bernard Collet but it isn't his 
work. He suggested it looked a lot like the way Yves Brayer
worked. Possible this one has been made in the Camarque.
Work on paper. Dimensions: 23 / 31 cm.


And presented here is the signature. You are able to enlarge
it by clicking on this picture. Probably more prefixes??



Daniel Constant






Yes, the real cold winter is present here! We liked the 
quietness in this work. Work on paper. Dimensions:
25 / 35 cm.




Antonio Corpora ( 1909 - 2004 )





A watercolour by this famous Italian artist is worth a
lot of money but as always when famous people are 
involved: Beware of forgeries. We still have to investi-
gate but there are some elements you can do research
for. Some questions should be asked:
- Does it look like a genuine work by this artist.
- Can there be something concluded by the age?
- Is the signature  comparable  with  others on a 
genuine work?
- Has it been placed on the right spot. Pencil or paint?
- Was it the kind of paper the artist used?
- Has the work  recently  been taken out of its' frame?
- Could it be the frame out of the period it was made?
Some answers will be given here beyond.


As for the signature: Corpora mostly placed his signature
at the bottom right, sometimes in block letters and with
paint but also written in pencil. Remarkable thing here is 
that one of the spots the artist provided this work with,
has been placed over the signature.


This work has been in its' frame for a long time as the 
tape that was used to stick it on the board marked the
front on the upper side.


Subtle color nuances are there but more artists are able to 
do that. Antonio Corpora already worked this way in the
fifties and sixties of the past age.


The tape the corrugated cardboard is sticked with,
is new but underneath that layer the old tape was 
there and it was undamaged. Rosty nails were
there to put this work into its' frame.


Here you can study old and new tape along with the
corrugated cardboard. It can play a significant role in
the investigation so I kept that the way it was.


The back of the paper that is in a still remarkable
condition. We'll back it with acid free paper first!
The frame was really ugly and it doesn't do justice
to this work so a new one has been placed for the
time being. A passe partout would be a better
addition and a bigger new frame of course!
But in the end we still do not know anything.
To be continued!

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