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James M. Sessions watercolor - original?

Maureen

I recently picked up what I think is an original watercolor that is signed SESSIONS in the lower right hand coner of the framed work. The scene is similar to Mr. Sessions other work; Trout Stream. The one I have has a label on the back "Strike of a Steel Head". I haven't found any information about this piece and was wondering if any admirer of Mr. Sessions can help me.
Thank you for the postings about James M. Sessions.

Scott Sibley

I've seen a number of Sessions pictures that are excellent prints and very difficult to distinguish from original watercolors. You have to look very closely with a magnifying glass for tiny dots. More than likely the picture you have is a print because if it were an original watercolor it would have been matted. Sessions was a highly regarded watercolor painter. Unfortunately, a print, unless it had an original signature, would not be worth much.

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