Thomas Kinkade (American, 1958 - 2012) - Gallery Quality, Large "A HOLIDAY Gathering" Hand-Enhanced Giclee Print On Canvas, Signed, A.P., SN, Limited Edition "6765/6950"!

THOMAS KINKADE, American painter who created over 1,000 works of popular, realistic, and idyllic art. His paintings often featured landscapes with lighthouses, cabins, and sunsets, and were known for their warmth and natural illumination. Kinkade's work often included themes of family, country, God, and beauty. 

Born: January 19, 1958, Sacramento, CADied: April 6, 2012 (age 54 years), Monte Sereno, CASpouse: Nanette Willey (m. 1982–2012)

Children: Merritt Kinkade, Chandler Kinkade, Everett Kinkade, Winsor KinkadeThis absolutely amazing large Thomas Kinkade print, titled "A Holiday Gathering" from series "Christmas Cottage IX", is a must-have for any art enthusiast.  It is a nostalgic, and cozy Christmas-themed artwork, often described as a quintessential Victorian-style home scene.  This piece features glowing windows, soft lamplight on snow-covered ground, and figures arriving for a festive celebration. 

The scene is characterized by a "golden glow" and, as with many Kinkade paintings, uses a technique often called "luminism". The scene is designed to evoke feelings of warmth, comfort, and, to use Kinkade's words, a "sharing of light".  It shows a detailed Victorian-style house with a bustling, welcoming atmosphere, featuring a Christmas tree on the porch and guests arriving, suggesting a lively and joyous gathering.

The artwork includes symbolic elements, such as a lamppost representing the welcome of loved ones. It features a unique blend of old-world charm, including both modern electrical light posts and traditional lamps. 

The artwork is part of Kinkade's Christmas Cottage series and is often described as a, if not the, favorite Kinkade Christmas painting for its depiction of holiday joy and family traditions. It is produced as a limited edition canvas with hand-retouched details or LED lighting to enhance the luminous quality. 

The print is an original and is signed by the artist himself. It is framed and matted, adding to its elegance.  The production technique is lithography, and it was produced in 2002 in California, USA. This piece is perfect for those who appreciate Americana, realism, and impressionism styles of art.

Signed in lower left with Limited Edition "6765/6950", pictures ##1, 2, 4, 5;

There is a Thomas Kinkade Studio LOGO in lower right, pictures ##1, 2, 7, 8;

The artwork features a brass nameplate with the title and the artist's name from Media Arts Group Inc. and utilized a DNA Matrix Double Security System to confirm its' legitimacy, including a multi-step inspection checklist for canvas, frame, and hardware  (pictures ##1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24).

Dimensions:

* the image is: 18"  x  24";

* encased in very beautiful, rich and valuable custom carved giltwood frame with matting, that complements the entire artwork:  27-1/2"  x  33-1/2".

Condition:  In EXCELLENT to MINT Gallery Quality condition!

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Estimated:  $800.00 - $1250.00.

$150.00 FLAT RATE includes packing/shipping fully insured!

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