Original framed oil painting by artist James Zar. This still life features a painting of a Native American woman behind a table scape of traditional pots and beads on an animal fur. The painting is in excellent condition. There are a few small marks on the frame itself. This painting was last appraised at $3800 in 2005.
34x24 inches, not including the frame.
Hi Sienna,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The $3,800 this was appraised at in 2005 would have been for a retail replacement/insurance value, which is 2-3 times higher than the fair-market appraisals, based on auction results, that Mearto provides.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
James Zar (New Mexico, Born 1941)
"My Relations" n.d.
oil on panel
signed lower right
sight size 34 by 24 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$1,500-2,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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