#69 • Jon Van Zyle Original Painting of Ruby, Alaska

Part of December 2024 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $1,000.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art: Alaskan Originals

An original c.1977 acrylic painting depicting the town of Ruby, Alaska, as situated on the south bank of the Yukon River. Signed and dated lower right and again en verso by Alaska artist Jon Van Zyle (b.1942). Includes a personal note in the artist's hand to the presumed original owner (folded in pocket) as well as one to a more recent owner. The first note's reference to Emmitt Peters (1940-2020) would be for the last rookie to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1975; he was one of Ruby's most notable residents in the 1970s. Housed in a plain wood frame with a few scuffs as shown; measures approximately 21" x 27" overall.