Help identifying a painting

[frencmyle]

I love this picture and came across in moms attic finally taking time to go through her stuff. My question is can someone tell me the artist I cannot figure the signature out.

[momcqueen]

I answered your other thread: Cordier. Perhaps it is Jacques Cordier. Other paintings attributed to the artist Jacques Cordier look similar in style. 

[cumos55]

The signature tells little.

I see 4 letters...

The name could be English.

However the second letter... a backwards "N"   tells me the artist could be Russian or Ukrainian

A Backwards "N" is a part of the Cyrillic alphabet.

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In order to gain a better understanding of the artist  one would have to see the whole painting.

If there are people in the painting... what are they wearing?  What are they doing?

Is there anything written on the backside..

Provenance  is also important ... Where did you get it?

Can one trace the history of this painting... previous ownership and so forth...

The four letters are just the first step.

and finally... There are many who paint... but few who are well known.....

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In English  the artist could be ....AWSA

while in Russian  it would be pronounced ...Ayba... as in...  Eyeba... in phonetic translation

[momcqueen]

Oh! I thought all the posts you wrote pertained to the same artist. My earlier comments on this post should therefore be disregarded, as they pertain to one image only.

[rose-dee]

'cumos'  is absolutely right -- there is far more to properly identifying a painting than merely the signature.  If the artist were a known professional, a fake is not out of the question. 

The style, media, subject matter, and even the frame have to be taken into account, among other details, when attributing a work of art.  

If you think the painting may be worth selling (i.e. may be significant as a collectible or historical work of art), it's best to consult an expert to get a proper evaluation.