Byron Birdsall Appraisal

Antlered Elk in Snow by Byron Birdsall

An original 2012 watercolor painting by the noted Alaskan artist Byron Birdsall. The composition depicts a herd of seven antlered elk scattered across a snowy landscape, rendered in a palette of cool blues, shadows of violet, and warm earth-toned browns for the animals. The artist utilizes his signature minimalist style, where the white of the paper or a very light wash represents the vast snowfield, crisscrossed with textured tracks and footprints. The elk are finely detailed with delicate brushwork defining their large antlers and muscular forms. In the lower-right corner, the artist's handwritten signature 'Byron Birdsall - 2012' is visible alongside his characteristic red Japanese-style hanko seal, which adds a distinctive hallmark to his work. The artwork is housed under glass in a professional presentation, featuring a double mat with a darker inner accent and a light-textured outer mat. The frame is a clean, dark wood molding that emphasizes the contemporary yet classic Alaskan aesthetic. The condition appears excellent with consistent pigment saturation and no visible fading or foxing, suggesting it has been well-maintained in a light-controlled environment since its creation.