Americana Folk Art Appraisal

Framed Folk Art Print by Fernand Ollort

This item is a framed print capturing a distinctive folk art style, likely by Fernand Ollort from El Salvador, as indicated by the additional context and visible signature. The artwork itself depicts a vibrant scene featuring stylized birds and architectural elements. The birds are geometric, with segmented bodies in colors such as green, yellow, pink, and black, and are arranged on the left side of the composition. On the right, there appear to be two structures, one resembling a building with a reddish, textured roof and a small black door, and another more abstract, perhaps a figure or a highly stylized structure, composed of horizontal and vertical striped patterns in various colors (yellow, pink, purple, black). The background of the print is a light, neutral color, possibly a cream or off-white, with a darker horizontal band in the lower portion that has a somewhat reflective or glossy quality, suggesting it might be under glass. The color palette is rich and somewhat muted, characteristic of certain folk art prints. The print is housed in a multi-layered frame. The innermost layer is a narrow gold-toned fillet, which is directly adjacent to the artwork. Outside of this, there is a wider matting made of a light, possibly linen or fabric-covered material, which appears to be in good condition with no visible stains or damage from this single image. The outermost part is a dark brown wooden frame with a subtle grain, providing a classic and perhaps mid-century aesthetic. The frame itself shows minimal signs of wear. The overall style suggests a mid-20th century origin, consistent with Latin American folk art movements. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, typical of framed art meant for display, and the print itself seems well-preserved under glass.