William Hart Etching Appraisal
Category: Art
Description
This is an original etching after a painting by the American painter William Hart. It depicts a pastoral scene with cattle in a field, mountains in the background, and a small building with a steeple in the distance. The etching is signed by the artist and dated 1883.
Appraisal Report
The etching is a landscape scene by William Hart, signed and dated below. Works by William Hart vary greatly in price based on condition, medium, and subject matter. Original etchings and engravings by Hart are less common than his paintings and often fetch lower prices depending on the rarity of the print. Without knowing edition size of the etching, and the condition of the work beyond visible damage, this estimate is based on comparable sales of smaller, decorative etchings by the artist.
Appraisal Value
200-500