American Buffalo at Sunset and Western Native American Themed Collection
Multi-piece collection including framed prints, original pastel/charcoal drawings, and an oil painting • American School; commercial illustrators and regional artists. Large buffalo print likely by a decorative wildlife artist (e.g., similar to works by Terry Redlin or Bev Doolittle schools)
Style & Movement
Western Americana / Wildlife Realism / Decorative Regionalism
Medium & Technique
Mixed media collection featuring offset lithography (prints), charcoal/pastel on paper (portrait), and oil on canvas (floral still life)
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1970-1990) based on framing styles and subject popularity
Dimensions & Format
Variable landscape and portrait formats; Buffalo piece approximately 20x24 inches framed; Floral piece approximately 8x10 inches
Subject Description
A collection centered on Western frontier themes including a prominent American Bison (Buffalo), a Native American elder portrait in profile, a landscape with building (above mantle), and a traditional floral still life in a gilded frame
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; items appear well-kept in a residential setting, though stored on the floor which poses risk of accidental damage
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 for the collective group of visible works
Auction Estimate
$200 - $450 as a combined lot
Provenance History
Private collection, likely acquired through regional galleries or art fairs specializing in Western and wildlife themes
Art Historical Significance
Represents the late 20th-century resurgence of Western aesthetic in North American home decor, reflecting cultural interest in frontier heritage and wildlife conservation
Notable Features
High-quality reproduction of a buffalo with a distinctive orange/pink sunset palette; classic heavy 'shabby chic' gilded frame on the floral still life
Condition Issues
Potential acid burn on the matting of the Native American portrait; light dust accumulation; some scuffing visible on frame edges
Conservation Recommendations
Relocate from floor to wall mounting to prevent moisture or physical damage; ensure UV-protective glass is used for paper-based works to prevent fading