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Limited Edition Print on paper, likely a lithograph or serigraph • Jane Wooster Scott (American, born 1920)
Style & Movement
Americana / Folk Art Revivial (Naïve Art)
Medium & Technique
Lithography or serigraph from an original painting, utilizing flat color planes and precise, hard-edged graphic techniques characteristic of 20th-century Americana printmaking.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1980-1995)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20 x 24 inches (image size); Landscape format
Subject Description
A nostalgic winter scene of a rural American village under a full moon. The composition features a horse-drawn carriage crossing a covered bridge, nestled among blue-toned colonial-style houses, barns, and stylized white trees. It evokes a sense of 19th-century serenity and community.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible mat burn or slight yellowing on the border, but the colors within the central image appear well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $300 USD
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a commercial gallery or art publisher specializing in Americana; signed and numbered 309/XXX (lower left) which indicates it was part of a large commercial edition.
Art Historical Significance
Jane Wooster Scott is a prominent figure in the modern Americana movement, often cited by Guinness World Records as the most reproduced artist in America. Her work continues the tradition established by Grandma Moses, focusing on idealized, idyllic American life.
Notable Features
Hand-signed by the artist in the lower right margin; includes the printed title and artist name in the lower right corner of the plate; numbered 309 in a limited edition series.
Condition Issues
Visible aging of the paper support in the margins (toning); potential acid damage from the non-archival matting; minor scuffs on the wooden frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Re-frame using acid-free, archival-quality matting and UV-protective glass to prevent further yellowing and fading of the pigments.