Robot that went to Harvard Picture Questions

pjdentry

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The gf and I were at Dig and Save (Goodwill Outlet) and found this. You guys always inspire me and I do see an awful lot of paintings getting asked about on here.

This is a numbered print of 120 called Talisman by an artist whose name that I don't recognize. I ripped it out of the frame and since it was by the pound, it only cost me $.25. Whenever something is a quarter, I always like to get it and learn a little from it. I also got a lead crystal Masonic Mug lately at a thrift shop for a quarter and started to see if I could identify crystal (long story short, I have a hard time with it).

Lately, I also picked up two mid-century modern pictures by an Engels, which are land and seascapes that are quite nice for $2.50 each with the frame because people on here seem to do well on pictures.

This print does look like it has some damage, so it's mostly a learning tool instead of a sale. Of course, one loads tilted. It look like a robot with an H on it to the gf, so obviously, it went to Harvard. Can someone help with identifying the signature? Also, once I've gotten more info, is there a better place to list art?


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I found a completed 2009 auction listing for the etching ‘Talisman’ by Marie-Anne Bolle (Brussels 1944 – ), and it sold for $5. Despite that disappointing sale price, in my opinion it is still an attractive piece of art, and a worthy rescue from the bin:

http://www.findartinfo.com/english/list-prices-by-artist/334449/marieanne-bolle.html
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/6133333_29-marie-anne-bolle-talisman-etching

The good news is that the market for her work may have improved since 2009, or perhaps the subject matter of this piece was just of more interest to buyers, but at any rate, this tree etching sold in 2016 for $91:

https://www.ebth.com/items/3079141-marie-anne-bolle-signed-etching
 

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