Kendra Smith Appraisal

Kendra Smith Print: Mountain Landscape with River

The item is a framed watercolor painting, likely a print based on the request context, depicting a serene mountainous landscape. The artwork is presented within a wooden frame with a rich, reddish-brown finish, suggesting materials like cherry or mahogany, or a stained wood. The frame has a simple, slightly rounded profile. Inside the main frame, there is a double matting system. The outermost mat is a cream or off-white color, providing a generous border around the image. Closer to the artwork, there is a thinner, inner mat in a dark brown or bronze tone, which helps to define the border of the painting and separate it from the lighter outer mat. The watercolor itself features a prominent sky with varying shades of blue, indicating either dawn or dusk, with wispy clouds that have hints of pink or light orange, suggesting a sunrise or sunset glow. Three distinct, reddish-brown mountain peaks dominate the background, possibly indicating a specific geological formation. The snow-capped tips on some of these peaks suggest a cold environment or higher elevation. Below the mountains, there's a band of deep green pine trees, hinting at a forest. In the foreground, a body of water, possibly a river or lake, is depicted with streaks of white and light blue, indicating snow or ice along its banks. The overall technique appears to be soft and blended, characteristic of watercolor. There are no visible condition issues such as tears, significant discoloration, or water damage on the painting itself, though the lighting and angle make a definitive assessment challenging. The frame appears to be in good condition with no obvious chips or cracks. The artist's signature, if present, is not discernible in the provided image, nor are any manufacturing marks. Given the traditional landscape subject and watercolor medium, the piece likely dates from the late 20th century to the present day. The craftsmanship of the framing appears competent, indicating a commercial framing job rather than bespoke artisan work.