Artist's Signature 'Caline' (or 'Coline')

The item is a close-up image of a signature, likely from a painting or other artwork. The signature appears to be rendered in dark brown or black paint or ink, against a lighter, textured background that suggests a canvas or a similar artistic surface with visible brushstrokes or material variations. The letters are handwritten in a cursive or semi-cursive style, thick and somewhat fluid, indicating they were applied with a brush or a broad pen. The visible letters spell out "caline" or possibly "coline," with the 'c' initiating a relatively tall, looping ascender, followed by 'a' or 'o', 'l', 'i', 'n', and 'e'. There is a distinct dot or small mark after the 'e,' which might be part of the signature's flourish or a stray mark. The overall texture of the background is mottled with various shades of light green, beige, and brown, typical of an aged painting. There are no overt signs of damage, but the resolution of the image is low, limiting a detailed assessment of cracks, flaking, or other deterioration. The style of the signature appears consistent with 19th or early 20th-century artistic practices, though without further context, a precise age is difficult to ascertain. The hand appears confident, suggesting an experienced artist.