Sunday Outing Print Appraisal

Sunday Outing by Thomas Kinkade - Framed Scriptural Commemorative Print

This is a professionally framed offset lithograph print titled 'Sunday Outing' by the renowned artist Thomas Kinkade, known as the 'Painter of Light'. The artwork depicts a nostalgic, pastoral scene featuring a horse-drawn carriage departing a glowing cottage nestled among lush gardens and a serene stream, characterized by the artist’s signature use of high-contrast luminous highlights. This specific presentation is a multi-aperture display housed in a high-quality decorative gold-leaf style wood frame with beaded interior trim. The matting is a deep forest green or black sueded material, featuring three distinct cutouts: the main image at the top, a central scriptural tablet containing Joshua 24:15 ('As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord'), and a brass-toned title plaque at the bottom bearing the artist's name and the piece's title. The piece is presented under glass and includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) on the reverse side, which is standard for authorized Media Arts Group or Thomas Kinkade Company releases, likely dating from the 1990s to early 2000s. The framing exhibits excellent craftsmanship with precise mitered corners. Condition appears very good with no visible signs of fading to the inks or foxing on the paper; the frame shows a gentle patina consistent with a well-maintained estate piece. The combination of the iconic Americana imagery with the religious scripture makes this a popular devotional-style collector's item.