Jim Norton, Attributed/Manner of: A Cool Sip
Jim Norton (American, b. 1953)
Attributed / Manner of.
Oil on canvas depicting two Native American riders on horseback beside a forest stream, one horse lowering its head to drink while a small waterfall descends through the rocky landscape beyond. The composition is rendered with expressive brushwork and a richly colored palette of warm reds, ochres, greens, and deep browns, creating a tranquil yet dramatic Western scene filled with movement, atmosphere, and natural detail.
Signed “Jim Norton†lower left. Framed.
The verso bears a handwritten inscription reading “A Cool Sip,†followed by “Jim C. Norton†and additional dated/copyright notation. These markings are noted as present on the work and are not independently authenticated.
Jim Norton is an American Western artist known for his paintings of Native American subjects, horsemen, frontier life, and expansive landscapes of the American West. His work is characterized by narrative detail, atmospheric color, and a strong sense of place, often portraying quiet moments of travel, reflection, and daily life within rugged natural settings.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 18 1/4 x 27 3/4 in.
Framed: 21 5/8 x 31 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Condition:
Good condition consistent with age.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
Jim Norton (American, b. 1953)
Attributed / Manner of.
Oil on canvas depicting two Native American riders on horseback beside a forest stream, one horse lowering its head to drink while a small waterfall descends through the rocky landscape beyond. The composition is rendered with expressive brushwork and a richly colored palette of warm reds, ochres, greens, and deep browns, creating a tranquil yet dramatic Western scene filled with movement, atmosphere, and natural detail.
Signed “Jim Norton†lower left. Framed.
The verso bears a handwritten inscription reading “A Cool Sip,†followed by “Jim C. Norton†and additional dated/copyright notation. These markings are noted as present on the work and are not independently authenticated.
Jim Norton is an American Western artist known for his paintings of Native American subjects, horsemen, frontier life, and expansive landscapes of the American West. His work is characterized by narrative detail, atmospheric color, and a strong sense of place, often portraying quiet moments of travel, reflection, and daily life within rugged natural settings.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 18 1/4 x 27 3/4 in.
Framed: 21 5/8 x 31 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Condition:
Good condition consistent with age.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
