JAMES, John Wells, (American, 1873-1951): Impressionist Pennsylvania Landscape with Town by a Stream, O/C, 25'' x 30'', unsigned, period incised gilded gesso frame, 34 1/2'' x 39 1/2'', partial exhibition label verso. Needs cleaning, HEAVY impasto, small tear in lower right corner, needs restretching, old tack marks evident from where painting was originally stretched. Wells was associated with the Rockport Art Association, Salmagundi Club, and eventually settled in New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Est. $8000/12000**