David Preston Smith “The Way It Was” Limited Edition Signed Print – Canadian Nostalgia Art

• Up for sale is a beautiful, classic Canadian nostalgia piece titled “The Way It Was” by the internationally recognized Canadian artist and illustrator David Preston Smith.
• This detailed, heartwarming scene captures the essence of classic Canadian winters, featuring children playing an outdoor game of pond hockey, an old-fashioned wood-burning stove keeping gear dry on the ice, a faithful dog watching the game, and a picturesque winter village with a prominent church steeple rising in the background.
• Smith is highly regarded for his historical and Canadian sporting illustrations, including official artwork for premier events like the Canada Cup Hockey Series and Olympic Games.   
• Year of Work/Publication: 1987 / Published in March 1988  
• Edition Number: 46 / 950 (Hand-numbered in the lower-left corner)
• Signatures: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil on the lower right border, with an additional printed signature and date ('87) within the plate.
• Framing & Mounting: Professionally housed in a dark brown wood frame with a clean cream-coloured mat board. The backing features a wire hanging mount ready for installation. 
• Certificate of Authenticity: Includes the original, fully intact Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued by C.A.H.A. Services (Toronto, Ontario) attached securely to the back dust cover, hand-dated March 21, 1988, and signed by the artist.
• Condition: The print itself is in very nice condition with strong, crisp winter tones. There is a light rippling/waving texture on the white bottom border of the mat sheet, but it does not encroach on the main image.
• The wood frame remains completely solid, though it shows some minor surface scuffs/paint transfer marks along the top edge consistent with storage and moving.
• The rear paper dust cover has some typical edge tearing but the framing remains tight.
• Dimensions:  Total Size: 28” x 35”

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