Lot 975: Ernest Fredericks O/C Painting, Indiana Winter Landscape

Ernest T. Fredericks (Arkansas/Illinois, 1877-1959) oil on canvas Indiana Winter landscape painting depicting a stream flowy between snow covered banks, with snow covered trees in the background. Faintly signed "Ernest Fredericks" lower right. Artist's name and inscription reading "Near Brown County Ind," en verso of stretcher. Housed in a giltwood frame with carved floral motifs to corners, off white linen liner, and a giltwood rabbet edge. Sight – 23 5/8" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed – 28 1/2" H x 34 1/2" W. American, first half 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Carl Klein, Brentwood, TN. CONDITION: Overall good condition with craquelure, visible stretcher marks. Few minor abrasions, largest 1/4", to frame.