I wonder if these have any value?

[zeek]

The folks I bought my home from in Biloxi, were very wealthy folks. I found these oriental framed tapestries in the attic while moving my things out. They were covered in dust so I cleaned just the glass for better photos. There is no signature that I could find. The rectangle frame one is obviously stitched, but the other two, while on some kind of cloth material, could be painted, not sure.

I wonder if they have any value and/or how could I find out?

[Don Rickles]

Antique Roadshow Forum———->

[vettemed]

#2 has nice bewbs.

[SteveOceanside]

Doubtful.

[Onebadcad]

This article lists apps that will help appraise art:

https://www.vwart.com/post/8-apps-for-the-art-expert

[DJ_Critterus]

See if One Eyed Willie's treasure map is hidden between the pic and the frame backing on one of them....

https://i.gifer.com/18Xj.gif

[GTOguy]

Yes. They are old and the frames are old as well. Likely silk. May be worth a couple of hundred dollars or tens of thousands. Get them appraised. Not garbage.

[Louie Detroit]

Make sure to check if they have any dollar bills squirreled away behind the painting.

[Vince Clortho]

106902

Everyone likes a nice Oriental.

[zeek]

Yes. They are old and the frames are old as well. Likely silk. May be worth a couple of hundred dollars or tens of thousands. Get them appraised. Not garbage.

How or where would I go to get them appraised?

[Onebadcad]

Make sure to check if they have any dollar bills squirreled away behind the painting.

May be better than that.

https://mymodernmet.com/declaration-of-independence-found/

Perfectly Preserved Declaration of Independence Found Under a $4 Painting

Talk about a national treasure! Long before Nicholas Cage and his friends stole the Declaration of Independence in their hit film, a man lived out a tale of finding treasure in real life. In 1991, a man shopping at a thrift sale purchased an “ugly painting” for $4 because he liked the frame. Behind the painting, he discovered a folded-up copy of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence. This shockingly rare find ended up selling for over $7 million at auction in 2000—a true tale of hidden history and exceptionally lucky thrifting.

When the man took apart his purchase, he found a document folded in an envelope. The man did not originally realize its significance, but he saved the cool discovery. “[H]e kept the declaration, which he had found behind the painting,” David Redden, who helped sell the document at auction, told The New York Times in 1991. “It was folded up, about the size of a business envelope. He thought it might be an early 19th-century printing and worth keeping as a curiosity.”

A friend convinced the man to take the document to Sotheby's for more information. It turned out to be printed in 1776, part of a run of 25 printed right after the signing. These legendary copies were printed on July 4, 1776—the same day the original was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA. Printed by John Dunlap, the official printer to the Continental Congress, they were sent out the next morning to spread word of the monumental decision made the day before to separate from England.

This incredible document was estimated to sell for about $1 million maximum, but at auction in 1991 it achieved an incredible $2.2 million (about $5 million today). This copy in particularly is well preserved and lacks the backing that was affixed to many of the early copies. In 2000, it sold again for $7.4 million (about $13 million today). This lucky thrift find certainly must have been an epic adventure for the purchaser.

[Vince Clortho]

How or where would I go to get them appraised?

I would just Google your nearest art dealer or shop and see if they would look at detailed photos to tell you if they are worth anything. Send it to two places to be sure you aren't getting hosed.

Otherwise send pictures to Rick and Chumlee.

[Unsuspicious]

Vintage mass produced Thai silk screen prints put in cheap old frames, probably could pitch it for $100 to a karen looking to buy the appearance of being cultured. Otherwise nah, no art value to them, just decoration value.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134009764911

[The_Dude]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134009764911

[Nox]

It looks like souvenir artwork from Thailand… a lot of military guys coming back from Vietnam (the Far East) brought back souvenirs from r&r… some brought back artwork. Others brought back wives…

[TheHammer]

I can see why they were in the attic.

[zeek]

Vintage mass produced Thai silk screen prints put in cheap old frames, probably could pitch it for $100 to a karen looking to buy the appearance of being cultured. Otherwise nah, no art value to them, just decoration value.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134009764911


https://www.ebay.com/itm/134009764911!

Good find guys! The exact same item too! Well hell, at least they are work a buck or two. Glad I didnt throw em in the trash...:seasix:

[Don Rickles]

I say try an honestly test on Marketplace!

[ZipZap]

Are the frames wood, or something else? If the latter, I'd definitely have someone look. People made ivory and jade frames. They do look like the kind of stuff pops brought back from Korea. I still have some Chinese Lantern ornaments from the 50's.

[Louie Detroit]

It looks like souvenir artwork from Thailand… a lot of military guys coming back from Vietnam (the Far East) brought back souvenirs from r&r… some brought back artwork. Others brought back wives…

.

[DDSLT5]

Burn that garbage.

[A/E]

106925

GTFO my shop with those flea infested tapestry things ~

I already got Pubic Crabs from Chumlee from using the Shitter ~

Last thing we need in the shop is that crap ~

[SteveOceanside]

They're not quality art; they're pop culture prints for the masses to hang on their walls. Now if you had what I brought back from Japan you might fare better, although this was just part of a poster - advertising an art exhibition by the world famous Hokusai. It's now framed & hanging in my hallway. But even this poster print wold not fetch much IMO.

"Tiger in Snow"

[Frankie the Fink]

I've had these for decades, my Army veteran uncle brought them back from Southeast Asia circa WW-II. No idea if they are worth anything, I don't much care because they aren't going anywhere. I've heard they may be extremely valuable and conversely that they were mass produced to sell to foreigners..

Very detailed art of samurai warriors and geishas all around the pieces.

[Jughead]

$5.00 for all 3 at a garage sale.

[Mick]

A friend convinced the man to take the document to Sotheby's for more information. It turned out to be printed in 1776, part of a run of 25 printed right after the signing. These legendary copies were printed on July 4, 1776—the same day the original was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA. Printed by John Dunlap, the official printer to the Continental Congress, they were sent out the next morning to spread word of the monumental decision made the day before to separate from England.

This is wrong. The Declaration of Independance was ratified on July 4, 1776, but was not signed until August 2, 1776. Not all of the signers were there on 7/4, and the NY delegation did not have clearance to sign it, so it couldn't be signed on that date.

[kingpin]

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Good find guys! The exact same item too! Well hell, at least they are work a buck or two. Glad I didnt throw em in the trash...:seasix:

The difference is the ones on Ebay have been framed properly. Notice the matting which is not just decorative but leaves an air space between the art and the glass. This allows moisture to evaporate, hence no moisture damage to the artwork. Where as yours it looks like the glass has been placed right up against the art and has caused damage in the form of rippling and shrinking.

PSA: I've owned a couple Picture Framing shops in my lifetime.