Alan Bean Print Appraisal

Framed Print of 'LeBranche House Jazz Fest' by Alan Bean

This item is a large-format framed art print depicting an atmospheric evening scene in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The artwork showcases the iconic LeBranche House, characterized by its elaborate white cast-iron lace balconies and brick architecture. The scene is set during a 'Jazz Fest' event, as indicated by the signage on the building. The palette is dominated by warm sepia tones, oranges, and yellows, intended to mimic the glow of street lamps reflected on rain-slicked cobblestones. Figures can be seen dining and playing music within the illuminated doorways and on the second-story balcony. The piece is housed in a substantial wooden frame with a cherry or mahogany-style finish, featuring a beveled profile and a distinct inner beaded border (bead-and-reel motif) in a dark charcoal or black finish. The artwork is protected by glass or acrylic, which displays a notable circular glare in the lower-right quadrant from an external light source. A signature, likely 'A. Bean' for artist Alan Bean, is visible in the lower-right corner of the print. The overall condition appears good with no visible moisture damage or fading to the print, though the frame shows some minor dust accumulation on the beaded edge. The craftsmanship of the frame suggests a late 20th to early 21st-century contemporary manufacture, typical of high-quality decor prints found in galleries or specialized home furnishing retailers.