Description
This charming watercolor painting embodies the realism style with a delicate touch of impressionism, showcasing a quiet, contemplative autumn woodland scene. The landscape is rich with details"”tall, leafless birch trees stretch toward a soft sky, their textured bark rendered with careful strokes. Behind them, a dense forest of warm, earthy colors fades gently into the distance, evoking the hazy quiet of a misty autumn morning. The forest floor is carpeted with golden browns, ochres, and muted greens, each blade of grass and patch of foliage painted with thoughtful attention to natural variation.
The color palette is serene and subdued, dominated by soft browns, beige, mossy greens, warm rusts, and a gentle lavender-gray sky, creating a tranquil, nostalgic mood. The artist has masterfully used light to evoke the crisp air and calm atmosphere of late fall.
The painting is signed in the lower right corner, a detail that affirms the piece's originality. It is housed in a rectangular frame, which is medium-brown with ornate detailing, surrounding a cream-colored inner mat that elegantly offsets the artwork. This classic presentation enhances the natural beauty and timeless feel of the work.
Dimensions: 18.75" x 15.5"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, see photographs
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
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Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
The color palette is serene and subdued, dominated by soft browns, beige, mossy greens, warm rusts, and a gentle lavender-gray sky, creating a tranquil, nostalgic mood. The artist has masterfully used light to evoke the crisp air and calm atmosphere of late fall.
The painting is signed in the lower right corner, a detail that affirms the piece's originality. It is housed in a rectangular frame, which is medium-brown with ornate detailing, surrounding a cream-colored inner mat that elegantly offsets the artwork. This classic presentation enhances the natural beauty and timeless feel of the work.
Dimensions: 18.75" x 15.5"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, see photographs
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good condition, see photographs
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
15.5 x 18.75 x 1.5 in
Autumn in the Woods - Mid 20th Century Original Watercolor on Paper Signed, Framed
Estimate $400-$1,200
Starting Price
$300
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The Summer Salon II
Jun 19, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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