Bidspirit auction | Linda Mears Signed Original Tom

Linda Mears Signed Original Tom Sawyer Folk Art Painting on Canvas - Original folk art painting on unstretched canvas by Linda Mears depicting a Mississippi-style paddle wheel riverboat, men on a log raft, a horse-drawn carriage, and children playing near a country schoolhouse. Signed and dated “L. J. Mears ’89” lower center. Approximately 24” x 30”, titled Tom Sawyer, as marked along the canvas edge. Unframed with minor age and storage wear. This item is pre-owned, with light wear, minor dust/debris, foxing/discoloration, creases on the art, and surface scratches. Please refer to all photos for full details. Canvas: 33 1/4” x 26 1/4”. Rolled: 26 1/2” x 1 1/4” dia. Weight: 0.7 lbs. Linda Mears is a listed California artist known for her detailed landscapes, florals, animals, and Americana-inspired works. A Madison Avenue gallery discovered her in 1987; since then, her work has been exhibited internationally and is represented in galleries, museums, and private collections worldwide. Weights pictured are for photography purposes only and are not included in the sale