Bambi's First Year (LG)
Limited edition print or lithograph on canvas • Thomas Kinkade (or Studios/Circle of Kinkade for posthumous release)
Style & Movement
American Kinkadean / Romantic Realism with Luminist influences
Medium & Technique
Offset lithograph or giclée on canvas with likely hand-applied highlights (texture paste/acrylic) to mimic oil brushwork
Creation Period
21st Century (Modern era, part of the Disney Dreams Collection)
Dimensions & Format
24.00" x 36.00" (Landscape orientation)
Subject Description
A narrative landscape featuring Disney's Bambi in a lush mountain setting with waterfalls, a rainbow, and a lightning storm. Notable iconography includes Thumper, Flower, and the Great Prince within a composition that balances light and dark elements.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent (based on digital catalog representation)
Estimated Market Value
$1,000 - $3,500 (depending on edition type: Standard, Artist Proof, or Gallery Proof)
Auction Estimate
$400 - $1,200 (auction values for Kinkade prints are typically lower than retail gallery prices)
Provenance History
Park West Gallery registration (Reg #: 847954); likely purchased directly from a primary market gallery or cruise ship auction
Art Historical Significance
Part of the 'Disney Dreams Collection,' representing a major commercial collaboration between Disney and Thomas Kinkade Studios, merging popular cinema with commercial landscape painting.
Notable Features
Includes high-contrast lighting (chiaroscuro-lite), vibrant color saturation, and hidden 'N's (signatures/references) often found in Kinkade works.
Condition Issues
None visible in image; common issues for these works include surface dust, minor scuffing to the frame, or yellowing of the highlight varnish over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading; maintain stable humidity to prevent canvas sag; use professional framing with acid-free backing.