Lot 325: Jeff Chapman Crane Appalachian Landscape Painting, A Weathered Land

Jeff Chapman-Crane (Kentucky/Tennessee, b. 1953) tempera on board landscape painting, “A Weathered Land,” 2001. A rusted trailer stands between two aged buildings in a winter forest. Signed and dated lower left. Housed in a silver gilt frame. Frame: 32 in W x 24 in H. Sight: 23 1/2 in W X 15 1/2 in H. Biographical Note: Jeff Chapman-Crane was born in Kingsport in East Tennessee and today lives and works in Enolia, Kentucky. Since the 1970s, his work has focused on the landscape, people, and culture of Southern Appalachia. Chapman-Crane has been featured in American Artist magazine and is a four-time finalist in the Artists Magazine’s annual portrait competition. He also illustrated the children’s book, “Ragsale,” which won Best in Show at the 1995 New England Bookfair. His professional representation has included Phyllis J. Weston Art Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio and the J.N. Bartfield Gallery in New York City. (Adapted from jeffchapmancrane.com)

PROVENANCE: Estate of Florence F. Johnston, Knoxville, TN.; J. N. Bartfield Galleries, New York, NY. 

CONDITION:

Overall very good condition. Frame with minor abrasions and losses.