Indian Tracker
Mass-produced offset lithograph print on cardstock • Published by Advanced Graphics / Angel Gifts, Inc. (Original painting style reminiscent of Frank McCarthy or Howard Terpning)
Style & Movement
Western Realism / Commercial Illustration
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography; commercial ink on matte cardboard or heavy paper
Creation Period
1991 (copyright date as printed)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches or 16 x 20 inches; vertical portrait format
Subject Description
Two Indigenous American warriors on horseback navigating a rocky, arid landscape. The foreground figure holds a tomahawk and a decorated shield, while the background figure carries a spear. Features iconography like a 'hand' paint mark on the horse's haunch, symbolizing success or protection in battle.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; preserved in original plastic shrink-wrap but exhibiting significant bending and creasing across the lower third of the image.
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 USD
Auction Estimate
$1 - $10 USD (essentially decorative/thrift value)
Provenance History
Printed in Fairfield, Iowa by Angel Gifts, Inc. for the retail market; likely sold in gift shops or hobby stores in the early 1990s.
Art Historical Significance
Low art historical significance; it is a vintage commercial decorative print intended for mass-market home decor rather than a gallery-bound work of art. It represents the 1990s trend for 'Western-style' interior design.
Notable Features
Includes a copyright bottom margin text string: '29 Side - Indian Tracker © 1991 Advanced Graphics © Angel Gifts, Inc., Box 530 Fairfield, Iowa 52556 Printed in U.S.A.'
Condition Issues
Major structural creases and possible surface scuffs beneath the plastic; corner softening and potential edge wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a temperature-controlled environment; if display is desired, use an acid-free mat to prevent the ink from sticking to the glass or plastic cover.