{"product_id":"james-godwin-scott-framed-original-watercolor-painting","title":"James Godwin Scott, American (b. 1931), Pere Marquette in Autumn, watercolor on paper","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice and Shipping TBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffers accepted; email:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomerService@CuratedVintageDesign.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTHE PIECE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is an original vintage watercolor painting titled \"Pere Marquette\" by recognized American artist James Godwin Scott (born 1931). The artwork features a striking, impressionistic autumn landscape, utilizing a vibrant and warm palette of goldenrod, mustard yellows, burnt oranges, and deep earthy browns. Scott’s masterful use of watercolor creates a dynamic, layered woodland scene that beautifully captures the essence of fall foliage. The piece is hand-signed by the artist in the lower-left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe painting is mounted behind a wide, textured fabric-style mat with a gold inner fillet, housed in a vintage wood frame with a carved, gold-tone finish. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003ePlease note that this item is being sold in \"as-is\" vintage condition.\u003c\/b\u003e While the watercolor painting itself appears to be in excellent condition, the original frame exhibits notable cosmetic wear. There is visible paint chipping and scuffing on the frame—particularly at the mitered corners—which reveals a red undercoat beneath the gold finish. Additionally, the protective paper backing on the reverse is torn. The back of the piece retains the original affixed artist biography, exhibition history sheet, and a copyright notice, verifying its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTHE ARTIST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Godwin Scott (1931–2015) was a highly regarded American watercolorist known for his masterful, expressive, and fluid painting style. Often associated with the Midwest art scene and heavily active in the St. Louis area, Scott was celebrated for his ability to capture the dynamic energy of landscapes, cityscapes, and abstract subjects. His works are characterized by confident brushwork, a bold use of color, and an intuitive grasp of the watercolor medium's transparent qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e James Godwin Scott\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Pere Marquette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Watercolor on Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Post-Impressionist \/ Impressionist Landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Colors:\u003c\/b\u003e Yellow, Gold, Ochre, Brown, Charcoal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrame Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Wood with a carved gold-tone finish and a textured fabric mat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed: 40\" x 34\" | Loose: 30\" x 22\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eVintage \/ As-Is.\u003c\/b\u003e The artwork is well-preserved. The frame shows noticeable age-related wear, including chipped paint on the corners exposing a red undercoat, slight corner separation, and torn backing paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignatures\/Tags:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-signed \"JAMES GODWIN SCOTT\" in the lower left. 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