Alan Franks Painting Appraisal

Alan Franks Original Framed Watercolor Painting - Coastal Harbor Scene

This is an original watercolor painting by the artist Alan Franks, presented in a formal frame with a single mat. The composition depicts a serene coastal or harbor landscape, featuring a large white farmhouse and a weathered fishing shack on a wooden pier. The color palette is characterized by soft, earthy tones, muted ochres, grays, and pale blues, suggesting a late afternoon light or a foggy atmosphere. A small white fishing dory and a yellow skiff are visible in the water, which reflects the architecture with delicate, wet-in-wet watercolor techniques. The artist's signature is located in the lower right corner, appearing as 'Alan Franks' in a stylized font. The work is executed on watercolor paper, showing high-quality transparency and layering in the washes. The painting is housed in a thin, dark wood or bronze-toned frame that appears to be in good condition. Notable features include the detailed rendering of wooden pilings and the atmospheric recession of distant trees. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, yellowing, or water damage, though the painting is viewed behind glass. The style is representative of 20th-century American or Canadian regional realism, likely dating from the 1970s to 1990s. The craftsmanship is evident in the controlled reflections and the textural representation of the weathered wood sidings.