Just like identifying from what type of tree, wood panels were cut from, and where these trees are common and harvested to make boards, likewise, wood stretchers can be identified.

Obviously, species of trees are different in North America and Europe. In Southern Europe and Northern Europe. In South America and Canada.

Identifying where the stretchers came from -if they are the original stretchers- can provide valuable information in helping to authenticate a painting.

If you would like to identify the geographical origin of wood panels or stretchers bars, contact us, we are well experienced performing all these forensic studies.