Landscape Painting with River and Birch Trees Appraisal
Category: Painting
Description
The item appears to be an oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene. The painting is framed in a simple wooden frame with a gold-toned finish. The scene features a flowing river in the foreground with large rocks scattered in the water and on the grassy bank. Two prominent birch trees with white bark and dark markings frame the view on either side. In the middle ground, there is a bridge spanning the river and a dirt road leading away. Beyond the road is a forest with trees showing various stages of autumn color, ranging from green to yellow and orange. In the background, snow-capped mountains are visible under a partly cloudy sky with large cumulus clouds. The brushwork appears to be somewhat textured, particularly in the trees and water. The colors are vibrant and representative of an autumnal landscape. There are no visible artist's signatures or maker's marks in the provided image. The condition of the painting and frame appears to be good, with no obvious signs of damage, tears, or significant wear. The style leans towards a representational or landscape genre painting, likely from the mid to late 20th century based on the general aesthetic and potential context provided.
Appraisal Report
Based on my visual examination of the submitted image, this framed oil painting, featuring a landscape with a river, birch trees, and mountains in an autumnal setting, appears to be in good condition. The painting itself shows no obvious signs of damage or wear, and the simple wooden frame with a gold-toned finish also appears well-maintained. The style is representational landscape painting, likely dating from the mid to late 20th century as suggested by the overall aesthetic. The inclusion of the name 'Genevieve' followed by '10-71' inscribed on the back suggests possible ownership information or a date related to that ownership, rather than an artist's signature. Without a visible signature or any identifying marks from a known artist or studio, determining definitive authenticity or attribution is impossible from images alone. Similar unsigned landscape paintings from this period, if well-executed and in good condition, typically sell in the range of $100-$300 on the secondary market, depending on regional popularity and the sale venue. The subject matter is appealing and common, contributing to a steady but not high demand. Rarity is not a factor for unsigned works of this type. The lack of artist identification significantly impacts the potential value. A physical inspection would be necessary to confirm the medium and condition definitively, and provenance documentation or scientific analysis would be required to attempt to identify the artist or confirm any specific history of the piece.
Appraisal Value
$150-250