Cascade Falls
Limited edition print on paper • Thomas Kinkade (hand-signed or facsimile signature 'Kinkade' or 'Madden' style, though the signature appears to read 'Madden' suggesting a student or artist in a similar commercial school)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Romantic Realism; Kinkade-esque 'Painter of Light' style
Medium & Technique
Lithograph or offset lithograph; likely a commercial high-quality reproduction of an original painting
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (c. 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 18 inches; Landscape format
Subject Description
A nostalgic, idealized evening landscape featuring a glowing cottage near a cascading waterfall. The scene includes a stone bridge, illuminated windows, and soft fairy lights, evoking a sense of cozy tranquility and spiritual peace.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible behind glass in a wooden frame. Paper appears flat with no immediate signs of foxing or water damage, though colors may have slight UV fading.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased through a commercial gallery or specialized art retailer; noted as edition 495/750 in the margin.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the mass-marketed 'Cozy' art movement that became a commercial phenomenon in the 1990s. While of low academic art-historical value, it holds significant cultural status in American middle-class interior decor history.
Notable Features
Hand-numbered edition (495/750) and title 'Cascade Falls' inscribed in the lower margin. The signature in the bottom left corner is a key identifier for specific commercial artist attribution.
Condition Issues
Slight yellowing of the white margin paper; potential minor fading of the blue and green pigments due to exposure to ambient light.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the print is mounted with acid-free matting; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent further UV degradation; maintain stable humidity.