Oil Auction

Paul Tillier Oil Painting. Original?
My friend just bought a trunk at an auction in its interior, among other things was a painting by Paul Tillier. The other items indicated the previous owner had a lot of money and would have been alive when Paul Tillier was in his prime. The mission is now whether the original. Its definitely an oil not an impression, he contacted Bonhams and Sothebys and waiting to hear back from them. Who else could have contacted, and there are other ways to find out?
A quick Google search is expected to show that if someone is at work. Since neither or auctioneers Bonhams Sotheby's officials are of authenticity, you may want to consult a professional dealer. If you can not find a dealer, find out what museums have his work in his collection and contact the director or one of the main commissioners of the department of 19th Century painting. In the meantime, sure. If the painting is authentic, more than 12 x 20 cm and in good condition, could be worth over $ 30,000. PS: The word you are looking for is "genuine" "not original". If this is a real painting, it automatically "original".
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