#art, «Experts» (good grief!) Say An Original van Gogh Was Found…

Another scam I would say created by «experts» that now say that a painting found at a garage sale is the work «Elimar», an original by Vincent van Gogh… I say that if that is a van Gogh then I am the reincarnation of Frida Kahlo! It doesn’t look anything like anything that van Gogh ever painted. And if it was a painting that he made mistakes on and did not like, he would have destroyed it, like all of us do when we don’t like something, no?

The «experts» say that van Gogh painted it in 1889 during his stay at a psychiatric hospital in the south of France. That already raises red flags with me because in all my research into van Gogh I always read that during his most stressful (psychotic) times he did not paint. And it makes sense. When a person is suffering a neurotic or psychotic episode, artist or amateur, they are not in the position to create, much less go through all the complexities of the task, craft and artistry of painting. So I do not believe it.

According to CNN: «Experts commissioned by art research firm LMI Group International have said after analyzing (sic) the canvas weave, paint pigment and other characteristics.» Well they accredited it to the Dutch painter. I reckon they would not be paid if they told the antique collector who brought it to them (from Minnesota) that it was painted by John Doe…

In any event, I thought it was interesting enough (up to this point) to bring it to your attention as it adds a part two to the El Greco that was found in Mexico. But, between you and me, I do not believe it…

What do you think? Look at the painting, compare it with the work of Vincent van Gogh and tell me what you think…

CHEERS