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Maxfield Parrish print The Garden Of Allah by ca crane?
I have an older friend that has a large about15x30 print size without the original frame, It is the garden of allah by Maxfield Parrish,na, ca crane wsb and co. chicago. from the original painting. it is quite old and in the original frame in great condition. She is wanting me to find out what it is worth and I am not having any luck finding its true resale value. Want honest answer because she is very elderly and could use the money. Thank you. This is not the newer reproduction prints, it is the antique print.
Answer:
It's probably worth about $150 to $200.
Auction results for Maxfield Parrish (including old prints);
http://www.findartinfo.com/search/listprices.asp?keyword=26459&name=Maxfield_Frederick_Parrish
Garden of Allah print (15 x 30);
http://www.findartinfo.com/search/showitem.asp?price=572109&name=Garden_Of_Allah%27%27
You could contact;
http://www.parrish-house.com
http://www.parrish-house.com/contact.html
or
http://artvintage.tripod.com/maxfieldparrish5.html
They may be able to give you a more accurate valuation.
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