Johnny MILLAR
1855–1939, Sweden
Signatures & monograms
8 signatures and monograms by Johnny Millar on painting and watercolour. Compare authentic and documented counterfeit examples to study signature characteristics.
Signature proven counterfeit
Oil on canvas, still life with flowers, signed "Johnny Millar." Part of a large seizure of counterfeit art from the 1980s. Technical examination shows that the lower left corner seems fixed in any form. Jonny Millar's granddaughter, Siv Blomqvist Linner, Nybro, was heard as a witness and stated, "In the present painting is a very cleverly made forgery by Jonny Millar signature. It's not Johnny Millar who painted the painting. He painted more carefully, especially still life , and had more life in his paintings. technique and color does not match with Millar, he has more light in the composition. " The district court's assessment: The painting is a forgery.
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
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Signature considered genuine
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