{"product_id":"david-preston-smith-the-way-it-was-limited-edition-signed-print-canadian-nostalgia-art","title":"David Preston Smith “The Way It Was” Limited Edition Signed Print – Canadian Nostalgia Art","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSmith 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Work\/Publication\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1987 \/ Published in March 1988 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 46 \/ 950 (Hand-numbered in the lower-left corner) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignatures\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil on the lower right border, with an additional printed signature and date ('87) within the plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming \u0026amp; Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood frame remains completely solid, though it shows some minor surface scuffs\/paint transfer marks along the top edge consistent with storage and moving. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rear paper dust cover has some typical edge tearing but the framing remains tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTotal Size: 28” x 35”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Etobicoke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53920333431148,"sku":"06.17.26LD","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4048\/5024\/files\/FullSizeRender_fe15a088-2376-421c-be85-a9f376e60ad3.heic?v=1781731538","url":"https:\/\/habitatrestore.ca\/products\/david-preston-smith-the-way-it-was-limited-edition-signed-print-canadian-nostalgia-art","provider":"Habitat ReStore GTA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}