American Western Art Appraisal

The Last Stand by Charles M. Russell (Print)

The item appears to be an art print titled "The Last Stand" by the renowned American artist Charles M. Russell (1864-1926). The print's visible portion is black and white, or grayscale, suggesting it might be a reproduction of a drawing, etching, or an early photographic print of a painting. The visible background shows soft, flowing lines, possibly representing a landscape or an abstract setting that fades into the background. The title and artist's name, along with his birth and death years, are prominently displayed in a clear, formal sans-serif typeface on a clean, white background, indicative of a matted or pre-matted print, or potentially the lower margin of the print itself. The physical characteristics visible include this white margin, which appears crisp and unfaded. A wooden ruler is placed horizontally below this information, indicating measurements between 20 and 23 inches. This suggests the print itself is likely larger than the visible section, or that the entire framed piece (if framed) is of a substantial size, or that the ruler is present for scale. The wood ruler shows wear consistent with regular use, but its presence is for scale and not part of the artwork's condition. No significant condition issues like tears, creases, or discoloration are apparent on the visible part of the print or its margin. The quality of the printing and paper cannot be fully assessed from the image, but the text is sharp and legible, indicating a potentially well-produced print. Given Charles M. Russell's artistic period (late 19th to early 20th century), this print could be a vintage or antique reproduction, with its age largely depending on when this specific print was produced. The craftsmanship of the reproduction seems standard for a commercial print.