Overview
This is a charming example of mid-century 'roadside' folk art, featuring an oil-painted winter landscape on a natural live-edge wood cross-section.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
H. Wasbell Folk Art Winter Landscape Plaque, c. 1950s
Photo reference
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Story
Cookeville, Tennessee, served as the birthplace for these distinctive 'Art Plaques' during a time when the American middle class was first discovering the joy of the family road trip.
Maker / Origin
Herbert Wasbell operated a specialized manufacturing business in Cookeville that bridged the gap between industrial production and hand-painted craft.
Condition & Value
The bark edge appears remarkably well-preserved, which is unusual as it tends to become brittle and flake off over time. Quick ID could not verify a named-artist market here, so this is intentionally priced like decorative/local-sale art.
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