Overview
A classic piece of Pacific Northwest folk art featuring a hand-painted buck on a polished round of rare Myrtlewood.
Preliminary identification
Hand-Painted Rogue River Myrtlewood Plaque by P.K. Love
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Story
Gold Beach, Oregon, sits at the mouth of the Rogue River, one of the few places on Earth where the Umbellularia californica—or Myrtlewood—tree thrives.
Maker / Origin
The Rogue River Myrtlewood shop was a staple of the Gold Beach community, part of a specialized cottage industry that turned local timber into art.
Condition & Value
The plaque shows fine crazing in the lacquer finish, which is a natural sign of aging for this type of wood and finish. The original Rogue River sticker is intact on the reverse, which is a major plus for collectors. The painting itself appears well-preserved with no significant flaking.
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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