Architectural Illustration Appraisal

Victorian House Architectural Illustration

This item is an architectural illustration depicting a Victorian-style house, rendered on what appears to be a light brown or tan paper, possibly acid-free archival quality. The illustration is predominantly executed in pen and ink, with delicate watercolor washes or colored pencil accents that provide depth and warmth to the structure. The house features a multi-story design with a prominent, steep gabled roof, detailed with dark blue or grey shingles and reddish-brown trim. The upper story showcases a small attic window with multiple panes. Below, a bay window with intricate trim and multiple vertical panels suggests a classic Queen Anne or Stick Style Victorian aesthetic. The main body of the house is characterized by horizontal siding, colored in varying shades of brown and natural wood tones, suggesting a slightly weathered or aged appearance. The windows throughout the illustration feature delicate curtains, giving an impression of occupancy and life within the aged structure. A welcoming porch with a set of steps leads to the front door, protected by a small overhang. The house appears to sit on a raised foundation or small hill, with a stone or concrete retaining wall and overgrown grass at its base, leading to another set of steps. A bare tree, consistent with late autumn or winter, stands to the left of the house. The artist's signature, "Kurt Olson ' ' ' 86", is visible in the lower right corner, suggesting this piece was created in 1986. The condition appears very good, with no obvious signs of significant wear, tears, or discoloration, other than what may be intentional aging in the artwork itself. The paper exhibits a slight sheen, possibly due to a protective sleeve or lamination.