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(29,784 posts) Sat Jan 25, 2025, 11:52 PM Jan 25

So, I want to share a pic of a painting that I inherited from my Aunt and Uncle. (Painted by: Josef M. Arentz)

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When they built their house in Biddeford Pool, ME in 1960, this painting was in the living/dining room. It's pretty special to me, but wondering if there is any info on the painter. Painting is 23"H x 34" wide

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So, I want to share a pic of a painting that I inherited from my Aunt and Uncle. (Painted by: Josef M. Arentz) (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 Jan 25 OP

That sure is beautiful samplegirl Jan 25 #1

It's mystical...the painter captures a typical early summer sunrise off the coast of Maine. Fog burning off @ 7:30AM OAITW r.2.0 Jan 25 #2

Google him. Lots of info. He was well known. Srkdqltr Jan 25 #3

Thanks! OAITW r.2.0 Jan 26 #5

Just did a search on "artist Josef M. Arentz". sinkingfeeling Jan 26 #4

One other point of note. The clarity of his ocean painting changes from the main mast right. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 26 #6

Why the "Copyright Reserved"? What did that mean in 1960? OAITW r.2.0 Jan 26 #7

I am not a copyright attorney... GReedDiamond Feb 5 #8

samplegirl

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1. That sure is beautiful

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Sat Jan 25, 2025, 11:53 PM

Jan 25

Hope you can find his info.

OAITW r.2.0

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2. It's mystical...the painter captures a typical early summer sunrise off the coast of Maine. Fog burning off @ 7:30AM

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Sat Jan 25, 2025, 11:56 PM

Jan 25

Srkdqltr

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3. Google him. Lots of info. He was well known.

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Sat Jan 25, 2025, 11:57 PM

Jan 25

OAITW r.2.0

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5. Thanks!

Reply to Srkdqltr (Reply #3)

Sun Jan 26, 2025, 12:04 AM

Jan 26

Found this link...he painted a lot of coastal paintings, but not many ships.

https://www.invaluable.com/artist/arentz-joseph-m-5xuz6axobx/sold-at-auction-prices/

sinkingfeeling

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4. Just did a search on "artist Josef M. Arentz".

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Sun Jan 26, 2025, 12:01 AM

Jan 26

He was born in 1903 and died in 1969. He painted mainly seascapes. Paintings of his at auction are valued at $300 to $1500.

OAITW r.2.0

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6. One other point of note. The clarity of his ocean painting changes from the main mast right.

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Sun Jan 26, 2025, 12:52 AM

Jan 26

The ocean in from of the schooner. I think he's portraying lifting fog. Smoke on the water.

OAITW r.2.0

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7. Why the "Copyright Reserved"? What did that mean in 1960?

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Sun Jan 26, 2025, 01:26 AM

Jan 26

He sold the painting to my Uncle, I think...as payment for care? Unc was a well known GP in the area in the 50s-70s.

GReedDiamond

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8. I am not a copyright attorney...

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Wed Feb 5, 2025, 05:36 AM

Feb 5

...although I do have one on retainer.

I think this is essentially the same thing as "All Rights Reserved" which I remember seeing on all sorts of stuff back in the 60s.

For example, the art could not be copied, reproduced and distributed without permission.

So it is a copyright claim.

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