Autumn River Landscape
Original painting on canvas board • Signed with initials 'CSP' or 'GSP' in lower right corner; likely a skilled regional or amateur artist
Style & Movement
Contemporary Impressionism or Regional Landscape Art
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic on textured canvas board with a thin, painterly application reminiscent of plein air studies
Creation Period
1996 (dated by signature)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8x10 inches (sight) in a landscape format; total frame size roughly 12x14 inches
Subject Description
A tranquil river or creek flowing through a valley during late autumn. The palette uses ochre, russet, and blue-gray tones to suggest seasonal change, with soft atmospheric perspective in the distant hills.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good. The paint layer appears stable, though there is some light surface grime and a modern retail sticker applied directly to the surface.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; current indicator is a thrift store pricing label ($4.99) suggesting it recently entered the secondary market via donation.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of late 20th-century decorative landscape painting, demonstrating mid-range technical proficiency in capturing natural light and atmosphere.
Notable Features
Hand-signed and dated '96' in the lower right; housed in a weathered wood frame with a gilded inner fillet.
Condition Issues
A modern adhesive retail sticker is attached to the upper right painting surface which may leave residue or lift paint upon removal; some minor frame abrasions.
Conservation Recommendations
Careful removal of the adhesive sticker by a professional or using a mild solvent safe for the medium; re-framing or cleaning the current frame; avoid direct UV exposure.