Framed Western Depiction of a Native American Buffalo Hunt
Fine Art / Decorative Arts

Framed Western Depiction of a Native American Buffalo Hunt

This item is a polychrome print or painting depicting a Native American rider on a horse actively engaging in a buffalo hunt across a snowy or dusty landscape. The central image is set within an elaborate and highly ornate gilded rococo-style frame. The frame features deep relief carvings with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf motifs, and shells, characteristic of late 19th to early 20th-century revival styles. Notably, the inner border of' the frame contains a distinctive white and gold lattice or harlequin diamond pattern that adds a unique decorative contrast to the heavy gold leaf or gold paint finish. The artwork showcases a cool color palette dominated by blues, whites, and earthy tones, suggesting a winter scene or high-action dust clouds. In terms of condition, there is visible wear consistent with age, including small chips in the gesso or plaster molding of the frame and a slight dulling of the original gilding. The print itself appears somewhat aged with possible minor fading or yellowing. The craftsmanship of the frame suggests a commercial or decorative production from the mid-20th century, imitating earlier classical European styles to frame a quintessentially American Western subject. No visible signature is immediately apparent from this angle, though it may be obscured by the frame's inner lip.

Estimated Value

$450 - $700

Basic Information

Category

Fine Art / Decorative Arts

Appraised On

January 11, 2026

Estimated Value

$450 - $700

Item Description

This item is a polychrome print or painting depicting a Native American rider on a horse actively engaging in a buffalo hunt across a snowy or dusty landscape. The central image is set within an elaborate and highly ornate gilded rococo-style frame. The frame features deep relief carvings with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf motifs, and shells, characteristic of late 19th to early 20th-century revival styles. Notably, the inner border of' the frame contains a distinctive white and gold lattice or harlequin diamond pattern that adds a unique decorative contrast to the heavy gold leaf or gold paint finish. The artwork showcases a cool color palette dominated by blues, whites, and earthy tones, suggesting a winter scene or high-action dust clouds. In terms of condition, there is visible wear consistent with age, including small chips in the gesso or plaster molding of the frame and a slight dulling of the original gilding. The print itself appears somewhat aged with possible minor fading or yellowing. The craftsmanship of the frame suggests a commercial or decorative production from the mid-20th century, imitating earlier classical European styles to frame a quintessentially American Western subject. No visible signature is immediately apparent from this angle, though it may be obscured by the frame's inner lip.

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