The appraised work is an oil on canvas painting, likely executed in the 20th century. The work is signed ‘Lange’ at lower left. Mearto consulted several sources to determine the identity of the artist but could not confirm any biographical data. The painting is a landscape, featuring tall trees with a small creek in the foreground. Beyond the creek is a country cottage. The painting is executed in an impressionistic style, with loose brushwork and layered impasto. The estimate provided is based on comparables recently offered and sold at auction. The subject work’s size, composition, and condition (based on photographs provided) were all taken into consideration when determining the estimate. In many cases, pricing for similar examples available on the primary (retail) market vary, and are often higher than secondary (auction) market examples.