[GKreindler]

Hey Scott,

Considering what Barr's work sells for, it might be a bit steep. He's primarily a landscape artist, and works of similar sizes (24x30 and the like) probably retail for about $3500. If you're interested in buying it for investment purposes, I don't necessarily think this is an exemplary painting of his (not that I should be saying stuff like that).

However, if the image really speaks to you for some reason, then you might really want to consider going for it. I mean, I agree about the signature and the stitching, but to me it's not the hugest deal in the world. I feel like they don't necessarily take anything away from the image of Ruth. I guess a good question to ask yourself is: money aside, would you be upset to see the painting on a wall that isn't your own?

Just some food for thought...

Graig