This is am early oil painting I'm guessing of chief Joseph from the 20s or 30s . This is all based on my own research so not 100% on all that. Canvas is in excellent shape. Yellowed on the back of canvas from age .
Dimensions
16x22
Acquired From:
Other
Hi Todd, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: American school, 20th Century portrait of Chief Joseph, Nez Perce first half 20th Century depicting a Native American chief in 3/4 post and half-length, holding a pipe; signed indistinctly lower right. oil on canvas 22 by 16 inches CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; unframed. PROVENANCE: acquired at an estate sale $150-200* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.