Engraver Frederick Bloemaert,

[yorkshirelass]

I have just bought in a charity shop a framed engraving by the 16th Century Engraver Frederick Bloemaert or rather I should think it is a print of an engraving. How do I go about finding its value and is it worth getting it re-framed as the mount is badly stained although the black and white engraving/ print is pristine.

[Buenchico]

16th century? I think that you'll find that should be 17th century!

Prints of his work aren't exactly expensive ;-)
http://tinyurl.com/23rs2t2

If you can spot a nice, cheap frame in a charity shop - perhaps containing a suitable size mount - (and, of course, assuming that you like the print enough to want to put it on your wall!) it's probably worth re-framing. If you love the print so much (irrespective of its financial value) that you're happy to spend money on professional framing it might also be worth getting it done. Otherwise don't bother.

Chris

[yorkshirelass]

Thanks for the info. Rather amusing about the price ! I like it very much anyway, it's quite large, shows a busy riverbank with lots of houses and washerwomen etc so I shall frame it and enjoy it. Thanks again.