Artist Alvar Appraisal

Alvar Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph (Musicians/Figures)

This item is a framed lithograph, hand-signed and numbered by the artist Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos, commonly known as Alvar. The print depicts two stylized figures in an interior setting. One figure, positioned above and behind the other, plays a lute-like stringed instrument. This figure has dark hair and a somewhat sorrowful or contemplative expression. The second figure, in the foreground, is depicted reclining with their head resting on a surface, possibly a table, and hands extended. This figure has lighter, curly hair and appears to be listening or in repose. The color palette primarily consists of earthy tones, including reds, oranges, yellows, browns, and muted blues and grays for the figures and background elements. There's a strong emphasis on textured surfaces within the print, particularly evident in the figures' skin and parts of the background, enhancing a painterly quality despite being a lithograph. Observable details include a vase with flowers on a table to the left of the reclining figure, and a glass and a small dish with what appears to be fruit or dessert to the right. The artwork is housed within a mat board and framed under glass, set in a substantial ornate gold-toned wooden frame. The frame features intricate scrollwork and floral motifs along its inner and outer edges, giving it a classic and decorative appearance. The print shows evidence of being hand-signed by Alvar in the lower right corner, and numbered '88/260' in the lower left, indicating it is print number 88 from an edition of 260. The condition appears to be very good with no visible damage to the print itself; the frame exhibits a slight patina consistent with age. The craftsmanship of the print and the substantial framing suggest a piece of quality fine art, likely from the late 20th century, given Alvar's active period.