What to do with an old wall painting from the builder 100 years ago

5 år sedan

I have two old wall paintings in the foyer. Apparently they were gifts from the builder 100 years ago. What should I do? Keep it and add a frame around it? Any inspirational photos would be helpful!

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felizlady

5 år sedan

Are the paintings done directly ON the walls, or are they hanging on the walls. Big difference.
If they have historical significance or the builder or artist was important in establishing the neighborhood, I would consider having the art restored. If they are hanging pieces, you may want to donate them to the local historical society if you don't want them. If they are painted ON the walls, the historical society might at least be able to tell you about the builder or artist, and you can decide if having them on the walls would be important to the history of the neighborhood. If your home is in a designated historic district, there may be local regulations regarding original art. Your realtor or the historical society may be able to give you direction. I would check things out before painting over 100-year old art.

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Darzy
5 år sedan
If you love the paintings, restore and have them framed. If they aren't to your liking, find out the value and sell them.
thinkdesignlive
5 år sedan
Also, please show both murals in the space....it's hard to advise without knowing all the details. It's very easy to add trim work around the mural but then to advise color, scale etc is best done knowing more context.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 år sedan
Sorry but unless you love them I think they have had their day in the sun get some art you love and paint over thoseor covere them with another layer of thin drywall so that maybe someone down the road will want them exposed.There is no historical society thet would force you to keep those in your home.
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Rebel Walls
5 år sedan
Here's something wild and crazy: Scan or photograph it and make a beautiful wall mural out of it! Emma at rebelwalls.com
artistsharonva
5 år sedan
It is hard to tell size of & material by photo. Look for a signature. Then look up name. Make sure it's not a famous artist. I doubt it, but you never know. It may be of value. If it's a well known artist then call an art appraiser to ask what to do.

I agree with Darzy.

If you enjoy them, keep them.

If wall mural enjoy as is.

If on paper, get them professionally framed to help preserve them.

If on canvas, professional to put on frame.

If you don't like it, then...

if it's a wall mural, get a professional photos high quality to preserve the image, so the image can be reproduced & sold. Then put another painting over it or lastly paint over.

If it's another medium, then

sell it.

I personally keep art around I find that I enjoy. I have several original paintings given to me, that I just didn't like, so I sold them to someone who did. I even donated some. I rather art find a home where it is enjoyed than be hidden away in storage. Art is meant to be seen.
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JAN MOYER
5 år sedan
Unless you love them? Out. No point in spending a dime on a "gift "you do not like, that will annoyingly keep on GIVING
Kim Q
5 år sedan
It's okay to let it go. The builder won't mind.

What to do with an old wall painting from the builder 100 years ago

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Darzy

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