Overview
A classic pastoral scene featuring a horse-drawn wagon crossing a stream, rendered in the soft, romanticized style of the early 20th century.
Preliminary identification
Robert Atkinson Fox (Attributed) Pastoral Landscape Print, c. 1920s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
During the 1920s, a revolution in printing technology allowed the average family to bring 'fine art' into their parlors for the first time. Robert Atkinson Fox was the undisputed king of this movement, painting over 1,000 works that were reproduced on…
Maker / Origin
Robert Atkinson Fox was a prolific Canadian-born illustrator who became a household name in America. He was a master of the 'sentimental landscape' and was so productive that he often used dozens of…
Condition & Value
The print shows some expected softening of color due to light exposure over the decades. The frame appears largely intact, though there may be minor 'dusting' or small chips in the delicate gesso work. Such wear is typical for a piece of this age and does not significantly detract from its decorative value.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD