Dear John,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal.

The presented object appears to be a painting made in oil paint on canvas with the measurements of 3 x 2.5 including the frame. The painting depicts a Norwegian landscape with traditional farmhouses. This painting was made by the Norwegian artist Gustav Hulteen in the 1940s.

Sadly no additional information for an artist with this name fitting in style and motif is given by reference books and databases. 
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market. 

This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 300 to 600 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.

With kind regards, 

George