Florida Highwaymen Appraisal

S. Newton Florida Highwaymen Seascape Painting

This item is an oil painting depicting a dynamic seascape, likely a beach scene with breaking waves, lush foreground vegetation, and a cloudy sky. The overall color palette is naturalistic, featuring various shades of blue and turquoise for the ocean, white for the wave crests and foam, sandy grays and browns for the beach, and rich greens for the foliage. The brushwork appears robust and textured, especially visible in the turbulent water and the windswept grasses, suggesting an impressionistic or post-impressionistic approach to conveying movement and atmosphere. Two small white birds are visible in the upper sky. The painting is housed within a sturdy, likely wooden, frame with a visible fabric or burlap liner, adding depth and a tactile element to the presentation. A signature, 'S. NEWTON', is discernible in the lower right corner, confirming the artist as an individual associated with the 'Florida Highwaymen' group, indicating a mid to late 20th-century origin. The condition appears good, with no overt signs of damage such as tears, significant paint loss, or egregious discoloration, though a comprehensive assessment would require in-person inspection of the canvas and frame for potential wear, repairs, or patina consistent with its age.