Comments on: Paintings by Frank Vining Smith

By: Sharon Carlsen

Sharon Carlsen — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:35:56 +0000

My husband has a painting (or print) in a wooden frame he inherited from his parents. It is signed by Frank Vining Smith. It is of a ship sailing at sea. We have been unable to find this painting in any of the prints or paintings of the artist so we do not know the title of it. How can we tell if it is a print or a painting and what the title of the work is?

By: Chuck

Chuck — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:25:29 +0000

Steve, you are correct about the “Voyage Home” painting and I have since confirmed that mine is a print. I have a cousin who is a art major and he suggested taking a 10x magnifier to look very closely at the fine details in the painting. What I saw on the ropes under the magnifier were dots and not brush strokes so I confirmed mine was a print. Someone went through a lot of trouble to make it look like an original as I have the cracking and yellowing of an aged original oil painting but underneth all that is definetly a print. I would advise James to check his as well. If I have a print doctored to this extent there is a possiblity that he has a print as well.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:37:57 +0000

My uncle recently cleared out his mother’s home after she passed away and came across numerous artworks from his Uncle’s collection while at war during World War II. Amongst them are many art works including “Over the Bounding Main” by F. Vining Smith. Have you heard of this painting?

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:11:46 +0000

Looks like two of you own a painting entitled “the Voyage home”. A painting can’t exist in two places at the same time, so at least one of you has a fake.

By: James

James — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:20:32 +0000

I have an oil painting “the Voyage Home”. Does anyone have any information on this peice?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:29:54 +0000

Hello,

We own an original Frank Vining Smith nautical painting, signed in the lower right, although I don’t know the title. We inherited it from my grandmother.

It has some slight damage to the canvas in the upper right, and a couple of tiny nicks in other parts. We aren’t interested in selling, but would like to see this beautiful piece restored. Can you recommend anyone who specializes in Mr. Vining’s work, or do you have any other recommendations? Thanks for your help
-Andrew

By: Joyce Clifford

Joyce Clifford — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:56:22 +0000

I have owned a Frank Vinning Smith piece for about 30 years – having bought it at an antique shop on Cape Cod. It is signed but does not have a title on it. What is the best way for me to get this painting identified and the best appraiser for this?

Sincerely,
Joyce

By: Marci

Marci — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:21:26 +0000

Is there any particular pieces of Frank Vinning Smith I should look for? What are the most desired nautical paintings? I love any ship paintings. I do have a few oils on board. Some of the names are hard to figure out, such as Kilbrew, Carr, Robinson I believe. Thank you for your response and the info. Much appreciated.

Sincerely, Marci

By: admin

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:04:15 +0000

Hi Marci – I would refer you to this gallery – Peter Kiernan Marine Arts Gallery. Salem Ma 978-745-500 www. Marinartsgallery.com – they have posted on this site and I have personally talked with the owners. They can give you an expert opinion on the painting in your possession.

By: Marci

Marci — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:29:08 +0000

Have you ever seen or heard of “Before The Driving Wind” Signed Frank Vinning Smith lower right. Looks to be in the original frame, resembling the frame on the piece titled “Red Jacket. Do you have any info or interest?

Sincerely,
Marci