Village Market in the Hills
Signed approximately “Alby” (identity unconfirmed)
A brilliantly colored village scene unfolds across a mountainous tropical landscape. Figures work among baskets and crops amid palms, fields and brightly painted houses.
Museum Identification
Curator & Research
Curator Notes
Visual vocabulary strongly suggests Haitian or Caribbean naïve/folk painting. Regional attribution remains provisional.
Acquisition Story
Pending curator input.
Provenance
BlazerQuest collection; acquisition details pending.
Research Notes
Research artist signature “Alby” and regional origin; confirm medium and dimensions.
Appraisal & Authentication
Appraisal
Preliminary FMV $150–$350; insurance/replacement $450–$700.Original appraisal and authentication documentation maintained by the Museum and available upon request.
COA / Authentication
No COA presently recorded.
Collector Inquiry
If interested in acquiring this artwork, contact Museum Curator:
Bob Blaser
(602) 918-4290
bblaser28@gmail.com
An inquiry does not imply that the artwork is currently offered for sale. Availability and acquisition terms are determined by the Museum Curator.
Confidence & Gaps
Museum Record
Record is suitable for museum use with clearly stated provisional fields. Unknowns should remain explicit until curator documentation or research resolves them.