Lone Tree with Fence Tondo
Folk art painting on salvaged wood panel • Attributed to Warren Kimble or Studio of Warren Kimble
Style & Movement
Contemporary Americana / Neo-Folk Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on wood with distressed finish; utilizes stippling for foliage and flat washes for the border stripes
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (c. 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Small scale (approx. 5 x 7 inches); rectangular portrait-oriented panel with circular interior composition
Subject Description
A central tondo (circular) composition featuring a singular stylized tree on a grassy knoll with a split-rail fence, birds in flight, and a horizon line. The scene is framed by a blue scalloped border set against red and charcoal grey horizontal stripes, mimicking early American utilitarian aesthetics.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; intentional weathering and wood grain texture are part of the artistic design
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400 USD
Provenance History
Reported as purchased through the Warren Kimble estate; consistent with Vermont-based folk art production
Art Historical Significance
A characteristic example of the 'America's Artist' Warren Kimble's lifestyle brand of folk art, which helped define the late 20th-century country-chic aesthetic and bridge the gap between fine art and commercial Americana.
Notable Features
The use of salvaged wood as a support adds to the 'found-object' folk charm; the tri-color horizontal banding is a signature motif of the Kimble brand.
Condition Issues
Minor surface abrasions, natural wood knotting, and slight paint loss at the edges which may be part of the original 'aged' design. Dust accumulation in the wood grooves.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading; maintain stable humidity to prevent further wood expansion or contraction.
Collector Notes
Bought through Warren Kimble estate