Overview
A classic architectural study of the iconic St. Augustine Lighthouse, rendered with the precise detail characteristic of regional artist K. David Brown.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A classic architectural study of the iconic St. Augustine Lighthouse, rendered with the precise detail characteristic of regional artist K. David Brown.
Story
St. Augustine holds the title of the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the contiguous United States, and this lighthouse is its most recognizable sentinel.
Maker / Origin
K. David Brown was more than a gallery owner; he was a respected academic who served as the chairman of the Art Department at Newberry College for over a decade.
Condition & Value
The print appears well-preserved behind glass, with no visible foxing or sun-fading. The gallery label on the reverse is a vital piece of provenance, though the adhesive tape has naturally yellowed with age. The frame shows minor surface wear consistent with age. Excellent condition for a decorative piece of this era.
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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.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375