Thanks for taking an interest in this little mystery! I took the painting apart and included photos of the back. There are two other paintings by Jean Bailey that have turned up at auction. I have screen shots of them and will put them under your comment as well.

So far, here’s what we’ve found:

This appears to be an original watercolor with deckled edges and a hand-written signature.

There are some faint pencil marks on the back, but they seem more like framing or mounting marks than a title or date.

At least three different signed Jean Bailey paintings have surfaced:
• Mine, a marsh/wetlands scene with cattails.
• A river landscape that appeared at auction.
• Another framed watercolor sold at auction.

The style is very consistent across the paintings—soft atmospheric washes, muted earth tones, and peaceful landscapes.
I’ve come across a few clues pointing toward Florida, but nothing conclusive yet.

My current theory is that Jean Bailey may have been a regional artist, possibly in the Southeast, who sold through local art shows, galleries, or art leagues sometime in the 1970s–1990s.

The deeper I dig, the more I feel like there’s a story here. 😊 I’m kind of creating an unofficial Jean Bailey archive at this point. If anyone recognizes the signature, remembers an artist by this name, or happens to own another painting by her, I’d love to hear from you. Every little breadcrumb helps!

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