Ap Print Appraisal

Lamplight Village (Artist Proof Print) by Thomas Kinkade

This item is a framed limited edition artist proof print by Thomas Kinkade, titled 'Lamplight Village'. The print depicts a charming, idyllic village scene rendered in Kinkade's signature luminous style, featuring warm, inviting lights emanating from cottages and street lamps. A stone arch bridge spans a winding river or stream, reflecting the glowing light. The landscape includes lush trees and foliage, suggesting a late afternoon or early evening setting with a soft, diffused sky. The overall color palette is rich with greens, browns, and soft yellows and oranges, characteristic of Kinkade's 'Painter of Light' aesthetic. The print itself is housed within a multi-layered frame. There is a primary outer frame made of dark brown wood, elaborately carved with floral or scroll-like motifs, particularly prominent at the corners. This outer frame exhibits a certain vintage or classical style. Immediately inside the ornate wooden frame is a cream or off-white fabric liner, likely linen, providing a neutral border. Inside this liner is a thin gold-toned fillet, which directly abuts the print. A small, rectangular brass-like plaque or label is visible on the bottom edge of the frame, possibly indicating the title or artist, though not clearly legible in the image. The unique aspect of this piece is its designation as an 'artist proof', numbered 82/495, indicating its rarity and status as an early impression approved by the artist. The condition appears to be very good, with no obvious signs of damage to the print itself. The frame also seems well-preserved, though closer inspection might reveal minor scuffs consistent with age and handling. This piece represents Kinkade's popular style and high-quality limited-edition production.