I’m wondering what this Peter Eggers oil painting is worth.
It was painted shortly before his death in 1901.
It measues 19.6 x 11.8 inches.
As for it’s condition it’s done remarkably well surviving 117 years, and the only thing I need to mention here is that there are 4 very tiny pinholes that are NOT obvious when looking at the painting from the front.
They are so small that you need to shine a light in front of the painting and then you can spot them only by looking from behind. They need to be pointed out.
I have tried my best to point them out in the pictures, but one is so small the camera will not pick it up.
And how much do you think a restoration would cost?
I see you have it listed on ebay !! Its probably about right !! Saw a few others but no way to see what the estimate was or what they sold for !! There have been no independent sales that I found !! One had a low end estimate of $470. USD and another said that one sold for 17% under estimate !! He did some nice seascapes but they are just not moving now !! Yours is a smaller size than most of those I saw !!
I would just let it ride for now and see if there is any interest !!
Don`t even think about a restoration,, unless you intend on keeping it !! It would cost more than the painting is worth !!
