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Monday, January 02, 2012

Mystery Paintings From Days Long Forgotten

The Cranky Queen loves old paintings by unknown artist.  This winter scene actually is signed & was found in an old, dusty antique shop in south Alabama for a whopping $5~It is not framed, but I love to display it on an easel during the winter months.
 This old oil winter abstract was found in its original frame with no signature.  I wish it could speak & whisper its history in my ear...did someone paint this while gazing out their window on a frigid, cold day?
I call this a Sunday Afternoon painting.  I imagine an amateur painter painted this lovely oil one lazy afternoon when time was allowed and life was much slower. The frame is beautiful.  Again no signature.



This was one of my 1st Sunday Afternoon painting purchases.  Although, I paid more than I normally would, it spoke to me & the vintage frame was perfect.  Plus, I loved the shape. When antiques talk, I listens! Or at least that is what I tell Cranky King...






Ya'll are not going to believe this!  I bought this oldie from my gal pal, Wanda, & it was not framed...Months before, I had found this frame for $5 at a Flea Mall & snapped it up because it was so unique...the painting fit the frame perfect...It was "meant to be!" A match made in Heaven~
This time worn painting was found covered in dust tucked in the back of an antique shop in Marietta, GA.  It was not signed nor framed...My local framer friend created this frame to look vintage, perfect for the painting!
The Cranky's home town in central Alabama received snow last year on Christmas day...Maybe, I will paint a picture of our home on a lazy Sunday afternoon for someone to find many years from now!

Wishing All of You a Blessed 2012!
STAY CALM & COLLECT WHAT YOU LOVE!
Tiffany
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21 comments:

  1. Jan@southernjunkin'January 2, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Love the old paintings! You just know that someone put much love into them!! Really like the snow scenes but that is the only place I want to see snow this month!!
    Happy Day!!

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  2. Musings from Kim K.January 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I'm completely smitten with your special paintings. Such a lovely collection. We're finally enjoying a white winter. We had a snow storm yesterday. Just in time for the girls to enjoy some sledding before their return to school. Happy New Year!

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  3. Artsy VaVaJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    I love your unsigned paintings! You definitely should paint your own to add to your collection. I'd love to see it when your finished!!!

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  4. KathyJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    What a collection, Happy New Year Cranky, xo.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    I adore your paintings! I always look for old landscape paintings... They just make me happy.
    Happy 2012 XO Cindy

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  6. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Great collection! Love the painting! Happy New Year!

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  7. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    P.S. I am now following.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Amazing collection of paintings!

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  9. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Don't know how I've missed your blog until now but glad I finally found you. I enjoyed seeing your wonderful collection of old paintings. It is fascinating to think about the artist and what life was like for them. I like the last one with the canoe by the stream and the ducks in the water. I suppose the building is a church? Cute fur babies on your sidebar. I have three also. Come by to say hi sometime. I love meeting new bloggers.-------- Shannon

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  10. MarthaJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    love your paintings Im always on the lookout for original art

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  11. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Each of your paintings tells a story, no doubt. It IS a shame that they don't come with a text version of the history attached. Be sure to share YOUR Sunday painting with us in the future, OK? ;)

    Thanks for being a part of Time Travel Thursday last year. I hope you'll join the fun in 2012!

    Happy New Year!
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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  12. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Each of them are so lovely. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  13. LVJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I love art work. These are treasures to me.

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  14. Town and Country GalsJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Tiffany,
    your paintings are lovely! What a great collection, my favorites are the first one and the last one of the house in the snow! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit! I will be back often!
    Rebecca

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  15. CharoJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    A fantastic collection! Very beautiful paintings!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  16. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I adore all of your paintings, and you have quite a collection. I am visiting from Kathy's new Home and Garden Party. I love to collect old things, too. Nice to meet you! (I'm a Southern gal, too.)

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  17. KathyJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I love finding old paintings in thrift shops and sales! I found one my neighbor says is valuable! - he was amazed I bought it for $3! You just never know! I love your collection - the subtle tones are wonderful and the framing fabulous! Thank you for sharing with Home and Garden Thursday!
    Kathy

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  18. LVJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I love art work or paintings of any kind. You were lucky finding so many neat ones.

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  19. c. JoyJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Love the snow painting - and the snow picture. Guess I'm still waiting for winter...

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  20. TheCrankyCrowJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Wonderful collection you have there your highness....I particularly like that first "Sunday Afternoon" one of the stately home and white picket fence. I so need more wall space in my nest. ;o) Hope you're having a wonderful weekend....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  21. very merry vintage styleJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    These are beautiful--I love old paintings too. Your frames are amazing! Thanks for sharing at Share the Love Wednesday. You're featured this week!
    Mary

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