Artist Pat Halcro Appraisal

Original Dry Brush Watercolor Landscape by Pat Halcro

This is a custom-ordered original dry brush watercolor painting by the artist Pat Halcro. The artwork depicts a serene mountain landscape featuring a cascading waterfall in the foreground, flanked by dense evergreen forests. In the mid-ground, a family of grizzly bears is visible on a grassy bank, set against a backdrop of towering, snow-capped peaks under a hazy or misty sky. The dry brush technique used provides exceptional detail and texture, particularly in the rock formations and foamy water. The piece is professionally housed in a multi-layered presentation including a wide, dark mahogany-finished wood frame with a traditional profile. It features nested matting: a dark forest green outer mat, a beige linen-textured inner mat, and a thin gold-toned fillet bordering the artwork. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, fading, or moisture damage to the paper. The framing is robust and commensurate with high-quality gallery standards. This custom commission, supported by provenance, represents a prime example of Halcro's wildlife and wilderness realism, likely dating from the late 20th century.