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Investigating the Authenticity of Paintings and works of art believed to be by or Attributed to;

Edith Hume

(Nee Miss Edith Dunn)

'E Hume'

(British B Truro. 1862 - 1906)

  Edith Hume was a painter of genre and sentimental Victorian figure subjects and specialised in fishing, working, beach and rural scenes. Drawn to Holland often, from her London home and particularly to painting in fishing villages like Scheveningen and Katwijk, these were very popular resorts that attracted both visitors and artists from all over the world and almost certainly included Edith Hume.
 

 Choosing to paint very much in the manner of the Dutch artists of the Hague school, Edith Hume chose her subject well.

Bright, commercially acceptable and charming 'peasants'. Fisher folk and inevitably children. This was a hugely popular subject in her time. Similarly, the Dutch artists Isaac Israels, Anton Mauve and Jacob Maris, Sadee and Scherrewitz painted exactly these kinds of subjects themselves, though very much in a more impressionistic style and perhaps a little darker. They also chose to depict their peasants working in the fields or on the sea shore as was more popular in Holland at the time.
To be critical, Edith Hume's work is actually closer in style to Philip Sadee and seems far more reminiscent of the Dutch artists than the English artists of her time frame.

If we look at the Newlyn School in England for instance, with artists such as such as Stanhope Forbes, Walter Langley and Frank Bramley, the subjective similarities are obvious, but British, Yet she chose to dress her figures in more beguiling customary. Somewhat more picturesque, in a more fancy style that was preferred most by her artistic contemporaries such as Miles Birkett Foster and Helen Allingham in their own studies of the rural worker in Britain.  In Edith Hume's pictures however, her figures, always look healthy, working away in an industrious manner and are above all respectable representatives of the rural labouring classes.

 Impressionistic works today can be simply forged and indeed are and by simply by adding a signature, a monogram, along with a persuasive inscription, or the odd gallery label to a previously anonymous, often amateur work, this is the more common place criminal fraud we see every day in our sphere and it is there for only one purpose...it aims to deceive.

 With such imitation an attempted criminal deception, across the board, that simple addition is usually made to a previously unsigned or marked work of the same type or manner of the artist it is claiming to be by. Even earlier studies and preparatory drawings, and more early student type works claiming to be made in a much earlier time in the artists life also feature.

 Paintings however are sometimes deliberately misrepresented, sometimes just misjudged and misattributed to a particular hand.

That of course can be either be an honest mistake, or an intentional ploy and it also can have been effected at any time, either in the present or indeed the past.

 Some of the believed to be Edith Hume works that do surface, may need a far deeper investigation of their authenticity to be absolutely certain of both the legitimacy, or that a previously given attribution is indeed correct. The provenance and history associated with a work of art also  must ne scrutinized to determine if it is valid and sound. Or that any description of a work of art claiming to be by him is correct and can truly be relied upon.

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 We are international fine art consultants and authenticity investigators specialising in conducting full investigations into the authenticity of works of art created by artists in all categories, in all regions and from historical eras. We fully scrutinize and track provenance,

confidentially serving both private individuals and corporate clients from around the world for over 45 years.

British based, we can assist and advise you in all fine art related matters, particularly issues of authentication, legitimacy and the attribution of British old and modern master works of art. Including the fine impressionistic works of Edith Hume, including her circle and followers, or any paintings or works of art that you are unsure about.

 Some examples of works signed with that name appear below.  No inference or question is made as to their authenticity, moreover they are a cross the board representational view of the types of works offered for sale at auction internationally, some of which will need to be understood and sometimes some will specifically need to be fully qualified and authenticated.

Edith Hume Seaside pastimes signed

E. Hume.'
Oil on panel Sold £1,875.00

  Edith Hume Harbour Scene

Watercolour Signed L.R.

Estimate: £100 - £150

Edith Hume 

PAINTINGS  - ART AND AUTHENTICITY:

Both the duration and direction of any attribution or investigation into the authenticity of a work of art will inevitably vary from project to project, but there are clear and very well defined professional formalities, responsibilities and areas of scrutiny that we can formally assist you with including:

Authentication: Authentification: Conducting and directing comprehensive investigations and in depth research, with a view to establishing a correct, complete and formally recognized certification of a work of art.

One that is absolutely upheld by the appropriate, legally acknowledged and internationally sanctioned authority, body or expert on that given artist. By directing detailed and often complicated inquiries, with multilingual capability, full international academic research and any forensic applications that are required.

 Attribution:  Identifying and confirming the identity of a previously anonymous artist, studio or workshop from which a work of art most likely originated. Including the re-examination and investigation of a previous attribution which may be incorrect, or the scrutiny of an attribution that has been formally questioned or is currently doubted.

 Confirmation:  Undertaking research and investigations into the legitimacy of the provenance, history and prior ownership of a work of art and establishing its accuracy and legitimacy.

 Scrutiny: Examen minutieux:Identifying fake or faux works of art and forgeries, including any false supportive accompanying documentation and determining works of art which may be studio or later copies, or previously given incorrect attributions.

 Prosecution: Poursuite: Investigating alleged art fraud and forgery and assisting and advising those who are currently , or may be considering litigating or prosecuting the fact. This includes colleagues who are legal professionals and individual private clients.

 Attention:  Conducting all fine art related due diligence and duty of care inquiries. Including safe prepurchase or sale related audits and assisting clients in consolidating a well balanced future family distribution.

 Appraisal: Évaluation - Valuations, quality and condition reports.

Step one in the Art Authentication and Attribution process.

Edith Hume

The Pre-Authentication Assessment.

    Before you begin any art authenticity, legitimacy, or artist attribution investigation, it is wise to have an impartial preliminary assessment of the viability of the project conducted first. One made to independently and rationally balance any negative issues there may be against the positive elements. You should treat this study as your initial safety net.

 We will be happy to professionally undertake this for you, based upon good quality images that you supply and all the known facts regarding its acquisition, the history and provenance of the work of art as is known to you.

You will then have a far better understanding of the prospects and pitfalls that could lie ahead.

See our FAQ's for details of the process

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  Avant d'entreprendre une enquête sur l'authenticité d'une œuvre d'art ou l'attribution d'un artiste, il est plus que prudent de procéder à une évaluation impartiale de sa faisabilité. Ceci est fait pour équilibrer indépendamment tous les problèmes négatifs qui peuvent exister contre le positif.

Nous serons heureux d'entreprendre cette étude d'une manière professionnelle pour vous que nous considérons comme votre principal filet de sécurité.
Il sera basé sur les images que vous fournissez et tous les faits connus concernant votre acquisition, son passé et la provenance de l'œuvre telle que vous la connaissez.
Vous aurez alors une meilleure compréhension des perspectives et des difficultés éventuelles à venir, avant de prendre une décision.

  Antes de embarcarse en cualquier investigación de autenticidad artística o atribución de artista, es más que prudente realizar primero una evaluación imparcial de su viabilidad. Esto se hace para equilibrar independientemente cualquier problema negativo que pueda haber contra el positivo.

Nos complace emprender profesionalmente ese estudio para usted, que consideramos su red de seguridad. Se basará en las imágenes que usted suministre y todos los hechos conocidos con respecto a su adquisición, historia pasada y procedencia del trabajo tal como lo conoce.

Entonces tendrá una mejor comprensión.

ABOUT PAINTING DESCRIPTORS AND AUCTION TERMINOLOGY

  It is important to clearly understand auction terms that are used in any published descriptor, in order to be cautious of works that may just be painted in the manner of the artist, or even the stylized - would be copies of her works which bear a signature or monogram.

In this case if they were defining the paintings and drawings of the British artist Edith Hume.

 Where the name, Edith Hume is given with the first name/s and surname of the artist, usually cited as Edith Hume, then in their qualified and professional opinion they are in no doubt, it is the genuine and authentic item, one painted by the artist.

 When Attributed to Edith Hume, or it is similarly written or used as ascribed to or Attrib, [abbreviated,] or ascribed to, then in their opinion it is 'probably' a work by the artist, at least in part. But... there is no guarantee. It is only an opinion.

 When Edith Hume; with the term “School of, or Studio of ….” or “Workshop of Edith Hume" or atelier of Edith Hume " is used, this means that in their opinion it is a work executed in the studio of the artist. Possibly by an apprentice or a pupil under the principal artists supervision and guidance.

 But if the term Edith Hume circle of, or “Circle of Edith Hume” is specifically used, then in their opinion, it is a work only of the period of the artist, but showing his influence, or someone closely associated with the artist, BUT not necessarily by his pupil or student.

 When the name is given thus; Painted in the “Style of Edith Hume ” or “Follower of Edith Hume is used, this means that in their opinion it is a work of art executed only in the artist’s way, their 'style', but not necessarily by a pupil. Yet it may be acontemporary, or nearly contemporary of the artist.

 If the phrase in the “Manner of Edith Hume is used or is defined….” then in their opinion it is also only a work painted in the style of the artist, but of a later date and definitely not by the artist.

 When the term “After….Edith Hume "; is the term used, then in their opinion it is a copy (made at any date) of an authentic and original work by the artist. This also applies to prints made 'after' an original work of art either by the artist or another artist/ printmaker.

 Signed - Edith Hume ; “Dated….” or “Inscribed Edith Hume ” Then in their opinion the work has been signed/dated/or inscribed by that specific artist. The addition of a question mark ? however, indicates a strong element of doubt.

 When the term 'bears signature', is used or the name, Edith Hume is specified followed by the words; "With signature ….”, or “With date ….” or “With inscription….” or “Bears signature of Edith Hume /date/or inscription” Then in 'their opinion,' the signature / date / or inscription is spurious, forged or has been added by someone else other than the artist.

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