Dear David,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with you appraisal inquiry.

The item presented appears to be a landscape, an oil on canvas by the American artist called Vivian Louis Wardwell (Nebraska/Oregon 1917-1997). This work measures 20"(h) x 24"(w) and is signed on the lower left. There is a label on the reverse which seems to indicate the artist's name and address.

After checking our records it seems that this particular artist is rarely offered on the auction market, and the most recent auction result that we have is for a painting sold in 2008. Therefore, the estimate highlighted in red has been based according to the following criteria, which are the most recent existing auction market, the subject work’s size, the composition and the condition based on photographs and comments provided.

In many cases, please note that pricing for similar items available on the primary (retail) market vary and are often higher than secondary (auction) market examples.

Best regards,

Karine