This artwork has been sold out from the publisher for some years! Now found only in private collections. Current UNFRAMED retail value of this artwork is $2,100.00! and rising! Village Christmas ("Christmas Cottage VIII") Village Christmas is the Eighth painting in Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage series. Village Christmas depicts holiday preparations from a simpler time in a quaint village typical of those seen throughout the Sierra Foothills such as Thom's hometown of Placerville CA. The horse-drawn sleigh in the lower right-hand corner is from an actual model sleigh that is used in their home to store the children's books. Village Christmas features 4 hidden N's in tribute to his wife, Nanette. ++++ Limited Edition Signed and Numbered (S/N) CANVAS (Frame included! See below) ++++ Tom created this painting in November 1997. Thom spent 240 hours on this painting from start to finish painting Village Christmas. It is said to be one of the longest works of art he has ever spent that kind of time on ~~ he achieved perfection. ++++ Hand Embellished Oil Highlighting The painting literally glows like the lights are shining in the cottages. This is also one of the paintings that change the time of day depending how much light you are shining on it. With medium light it looks like sunset, with more light it reflects back as if it is sunrise ~~ Pure magic! (At the time of purchase you will receive coaching on lighting with dimmer switch) ++++   18" x 24" CANVAS Framed in your choice of approx 26" x 32"  Redwood Burl, Antique Gold or Brandy with fluted roses Museum Quality Frame ~~ ready to hang! Please click here for frame website ++++ Brass Plaque with the legend "Village Christmas ~~ Thomas Kinkade" ++++ Certificate of Limitation and Authenticity included ++++ Theme ~~ Christmas, Village, People, Cars, Lamppost, Birds, Snow, Horses, Trees, Houses. ++++ About the Signed and Numbered Edition ~~ Signed and Numbered (S/N) Canvas Standard Numbered and Signed & Numbered Canvas Lithograph Limits vary by release. Individually Hand Highlighted with oil paint. The artist's authorized security signature featuring DNA technology. Individually hand numbered. Corresponding Certificate of Authenticity. Before May 1997 the Signed & Numbered and A/P,G/P and P/P were ALL personally hand signed by Thomas Kinkade.

+++++ And this is what Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++ "Christmas is my favorite time of year. The artist side of me is drawn to the lights and visual elements of the season. In Village Christmas I have tried to capture a Christmas of a simpler time, where street lamps glow with the warm light of a natural flame and the townsfolk use a leisurely stroll to church as the opportunity to stop and chat about this joyous season." You didn't say, so I assumed you did not want it posted at auction today. ~~Thomas Kinkade

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Thomas Kinkade images are beautiful in any light but the illuminist technique mastered by Thom, a main feature of the artworks, is best viewed with proper lighting. We carry picture lights with cords and dimmers which give you the gallery feel at home. The Traditional Series gallery lights are sleek and stylish with a unique design fashioned to compliment any décor. Visit my Lighting Page for Hobby Hill® Gallery Lighting Solutions for your Kinkade

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