"Red Brick Cottage" by William Saunders

The painting and documentation provided belong to William "Bill" J. Saunders, a well-known Canadian artist celebrated for his ultra-realistic rural landscapes.

Artwork Features

• Title: "The Red Brick Cottage".

• Medium: Acrylic on board.

• Artist Style: Saunders transitioned from oils to acrylics in the late 1970s, finding the medium better suited for his "ultra-realistic" detail and sharp brushstrokes.

• Subject Matter: His work typically captures the "timeless serenity" of rural settings, often featuring aged farmhouses, country roads, and sometimes the artist's own family or pets (such as the horse-drawn carriage or the cats mentioned in his biography).

Value Analysis

Based on the provided gallery invoice and current market data, the value varies significantly between original retail and secondary resale:

• Original Gallery Value: This specific piece was sold by Artworld of Sherway on July 26, 2000, for a total of $4,772.50 CAD (including taxes and custom framing). Current retail gallery prices for similar originals can range from $1,900 to $6,900 USD.

• Auction/Resale Value: In the secondary market, original Bill Saunders acrylics typically realize lower prices than their initial gallery retail. Recent auction results for his original paintings range from roughly $500 to $2,500 CAD. Smaller or untitled works often sell in the $100 to $500 CAD range.

• Collectible Status: Because Saunders’ work is widely reproduced as prints and calendars, having the original painting with its provenance (invoice and biography) significantly enhances its value compared to his more common lithographs or giclées.

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