Spirit Mother by A. Kelly Pruitt
This is an original painting by A. Kelly Pruitt, who passed away in 2009. Pruitt is known for old western and cowboy oil paintings. This painting is a dark and moody scene of a mountain overlooking a tipi during a snowstorm, with a woman in the profile of the mountain. The painting is in great condition. Frame is made of wood. This item was last appraised for 2800 in 2005, prior to the artists death in 2009.
24x12, not including the mat and frame.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Sienna,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The $2,800 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:
A. Kelly Pruitt (Taos, 1924 - 2009)
"Spirit Mother" n.d.
oil on canvas
signed lower right
sight size 24 by 12 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$1,200-1,800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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