Lot #17: Original M. Francis Watercolor Landscape Painting Framed 24.25" x 18.25"

Original M. Francis Watercolor Landscape Painting Framed 24.25" x 18.25" • Artist: M. Francis • Type: Painting • Production Technique: Watercolor Painting • Subject: Landscape, Atmospheric Nature, Bare Trees, Misty Lake/Harbor • Style: Impressionism, Mid-Century Modern, Regional Fine Art • Material: Watercolor on Heavy Textured Paper • Features: Framed, Matted, Signed by Artist • Framing: Framed under glass in a gold-toned aluminum sectional frame • Item Height: 18.25 in (Frame outer edge) • Item Width: 24.25 in (Frame outer edge) • Visible Artwork Size: Approx. 18" x 24" • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original • Time Period Produced: Late 20th Century (ca. 1970s–1990s) Item Description Stunning Original M. Francis Watercolor Landscape Painting – Framed & Signed Up for auction is a beautiful, original mid-to-late 20th-century watercolor landscape painting by listed regional artist M. Francis. This captivating piece features an atmospheric, misty scene showcasing delicate, bare tree branches in the foreground. The background is rendered in soft, ethereal washes of muted greens, subtle purples, and faint blush pink tones, evoking a serene early morning or twilight fog over a distant shoreline with faint sailboat silhouettes. Signature & Authenticity: The painting is hand-signed "M. Francis" in distinct cursive ink in the lower right-hand corner of the artwork. The close-up details reveal the beautiful, heavy grain texture of the original watercolor paper. Framing & Dimensions: • Outer Frame Dimensions: 24.25" x 18.25" • Frame Style: Minimalist, sleek gold-toned aluminum sectional frame with a white mat border under glass. Includes pre-installed hanging wire on the reverse, ready to display immediately. Condition: The artwork itself is in excellent vintage condition with vibrant, unfaded colors and no visible water damage or staining. The glass is clear and intact. The vintage gold aluminum frame is structurally sound with minor age-appropriate surface wear. The reverse backing is standard corrugated cardboard, typical for frames of this era. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the condition description Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Stelees Avenue Dimensions: 24.25" x 18.25" Pickup category timeslot {A}