Thomas Kinkade Original Painting "bow Falls" (not A Reproduction) Oil

Original Oil on Board By Thomas Kinkade. "Bow Falls" was painted on site by Thomas Kinkade in Canada in 1996. Kinkade always took his portable paint box with him when he traveled. He would often stop and execute a plein air painting when he saw a location that spoke to him. The site of Bow Falls is the Banff, National Park in Alberta Canada. It is an absolutely beautiful spot. This painting is an original, one and only painting by Thomas Kinkade. This is not a print or a reproduction. This work has been featured in a full page spread in Kinkade's book, The Artist in Nature: Thomas Kinkade and the Plein Air Tradition (p. 76.) Speaking of the technique he used in painting this work Kinkade states, "By blurring my eyes just slightly, as I looked at the falls, I was able to see the forms of the foam and water in simple shades of gray and white. This allowed me to capture the waterfall quickly and with solidity." We will include a copy of the book with the purchase of the painting. Details: Size 9 X 12 inches Medium: Oil on canvas on board Framed size: 17 X 20 inches Frame: The frame is a heavy, hand made, 22k gold leaf with a matching gold name plate. Frame has some rubs, and bumps consistent with age but still looks great. Signed; Lower right "TK" Certified: Kinkade's ID label on the reverse with his registered number for this work. This painting also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Kinkade Company. Original price in 1996 was 5,000.00. Later it was valued at 20,000.00 in 2012. This valuation occurred a month prior to Kinkade's death.  The value of all his originals skyrocketed after his death. This work has never been published as a print, so you will have the only one. We accept Credit Cards through eBay Pay, Pay Pal, or wire transfer. We pay for the shipping.