Up for sale is a premium, highly collectible vintage 1984 limited edition lithograph print titled "Spring's Arrival" by celebrated Great Smoky Mountains watercolor artist Vern Hippensteal.

This beautiful piece depicts a vibrant red male cardinal gracefully perched within a thick cluster of blooming white dogwood blossoms. 

This specific piece is exceptionally rare because it is DOUBLE HAND-SIGNED by the artist:

1. Personally hand-signed and numbered 409/1500 in pencil by the artist along the lower-right edge of the front print.

2. Personally hand-signed in black ink on the reverse studio biography label.

(It also features his printed signature and '84 date directly in the watercolor plate).

PREMIUM ARCHIVAL FRAMING UPGRADE:

This piece is professionally framed utilizing specialized UV-Protection Glass. This archival-grade glass filters out harmful ultraviolet light rays, permanently protecting the delicate watercolor tones, white matting, and the artist's original pencil signature from sun fading, yellowing, or degradation over time. Perfect for display in brightly lit rooms or near windows.

The reverse side includes the original, official studio gallery biography backing sheet with a portrait of the artist and the poetic background description of "Spring's Arrival." 

Condition Details:

• Art & Matting: quality preservation under the UV glass. The colors remain vibrant with little to no water stains, fading, or mat burn.

• Frame: Housed in a clean, contemporary white frame that shows only minimal, light surface storage wear along the edges. Ready to hang immediately.

Measurements:

• Total Frame Size: 29 inches wide x 23 inches tall

Shipping & Handling:

This item will be securely packaged with care. It will be protected by protective wrapping and fitted with rigid corner padding inside a shipping box to ensure the frame and glass arrive completely safe. Flat-rate shipping applies.

A stunning, top-tier addition for any serious collector of regional Southern art, bird lovers, or fans of the Gatlinburg/Smoky Mountain artistic heritage.

Title: Spring's Arrival

Year of Production: 1984

Features: DOUBLE SIGNED (Hand-Signed in Pencil on Front & Hand-Signed in Ink on Back), Numbered Limited Edition (409/1500), Signed in Plate, Original Studio Bio Label / COA on Back

Framing: Framed & Matted (Under Glass)

Subject: Cardinal Bird, Dogwood Blossoms, Wildlife, Smoky Mountains Art

Originality: Limited Edition Lithograph Print

Style: Appalachian Regional / Watercolor Realism

Outer Frame Dimensions: 29" x 23"