Peter C. Turner: Auction Day Print | 381/1000 | Mint Never Framed

Peter C. Turner: Auction Day Print | 381/1000 | Mint Never Framed
 
Artwork Overview
Auction Day is a classic example of Peter C. Turner’s mastery of rural Americana and architectural storytelling. Published in 2002 by Carolina ArtWorks, this limited edition print captures the quiet anticipation and communal spirit of a country auction. Turner is celebrated for his ability to render nostalgic scenes with a high degree of technical precision, often focusing on the weathered textures of old barns, vintage machinery, and the distinct light of the American Southeast.
This specific work, number 381 of 1000, is a "New Old Stock" specimen. It has been meticulously preserved in a climate-controlled environment, ensuring the colors remain as vibrant and the paper as crisp as the day it was pulled from the press.
 
Technical Details
Artist: Peter C. Turner
Title: Auction Day
Year Published: 2002
Publisher: Carolina ArtWorks
Medium: Limited Edition Offset Lithograph
Edition Size: 1000
Edition Number: 381/1000 (Hand-signed and numbered by the artist)
Image Size: 14"h x 22"w
Paper Size: 18"h x 25"w
Condition: Mint; New Old Stock (Never Framed)
Documentation: Publisher’s Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included
 
Provenance and Authentication
We provide a 100% Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity for this work. This print was acquired from a retired North Carolina frame shop in February/March 2026 is new and has never been framed.
 
Artist Bio: Peter C. Turner
Peter C. Turner is a distinguished American realist whose work is deeply rooted in the landscapes and heritage of North Carolina. Known for his "Rural Heritage" series, Turner’s art serves as a visual preservation of a vanishing way of life. His style is characterized by a "dry-brush" level of detail and a warm, sepia-toned palette that evokes a sense of timelessness.
Turner’s works have been widely published and collected throughout the United States, particularly by those who value traditional Southern art and meticulously rendered landscapes. His collaboration with Carolina ArtWorks in the early 2000s produced some of his most sought-after limited editions, which continue to be prized for their nostalgic appeal and technical excellence.
 
Inquiry & Shipping
Shipping: Ships rolled in a heavy duty shipping tube.
Inquiries: Please contact SecondMoonshot for high-resolution images of the art, edition numbering, and documentation.
Framing: Framing available upon request.