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Limited edition print (offset lithograph) on paper, framed under glass • Scott Kennedy
Style & Movement
Contemporary Realistic Wildlife Art; American Illustrative Realism
Medium & Technique
Mechanical reproduction of an original watercolor; photolithography
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1994)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 36 inches (image), panoramic landscape format
Subject Description
A panoramic winter scene depicting a dog sled team and musher moving through a snow-covered evergreen forest. The composition emphasizes the silent, atmospheric quality of the Alaskan wilderness, using a high-key palette of whites and soft grays to denote heavy snow and mist.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the print appears well-preserved within its housing, with no immediate signs of moisture damage or significant fading
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $700
Auction Estimate
$150 - $350
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a commercial art gallery or specialized wildlife art dealer; part of a residential collection
Art Historical Significance
Scott Kennedy is a well-regarded contemporary artist known for his Alaskan and canine-themed watercolor works. This piece reflects the late 20th-century boom in specialized wildlife art prints, capturing the cultural heritage of mushing and the Alaskan landscape.
Notable Features
Features a brass title plaque on the matting; panoramic 'letterbox' format characteristic of Kennedy's major releases; high level of detail in the rendering of the sled dogs' anatomy and fur.
Condition Issues
Possible minor light-induced fading if not kept behind UV-protective glass; slight acid burn possible from matting if non-archival materials were used during the period of framing.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment; avoid direct sunlight; ensure the use of acid-free matting and UV-filtering glazing for long-term preservation.
Collector Notes
Artist Scott Kennedy