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Byron Birdsall "Settler's Cove Trail" Watercolor Painting

Sold for $2,000 at Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals on Mar 29, 2026.

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A large-format original watercolor painting by the renowned Alaskan artist, Byron Birdsall (1937-2016), entitled "Settler's Cove Trail". The work depicts sunlight dappling the forest floor through the leaves, the trail winding off to the right, sunny blue sky visible above the canopy. Settler's Cove is a recreation site located on the northern end of Tongass Highway adjacent to Clover Passage, in the Ketchikan region of Alaska. Signed and dated c.1979, lower left, in the artist's customary block lettering, the work is matted and framed under glass. A small crack in the glass is visible lower right corner, as photographed. Measures approximately 40.5" x 32.25" overall with a sight view of 31.5" x 23.75". Note Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.

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