Big Sagebrush Lithograph Appraisal

Indian Paintbrush and Big Sagebrush Lithograph by Marianne D. Taylor

This item is a large-format, professionally framed botanical art print titled 'Indian Paintbrush and Big Sagebrush' by Marianne D. Taylor. The artwork features a detailed naturalistic scene of vibrant red Indian paintbrush wildflowers and yellowish sagebrush stalks emerging from around a weathered, gray-toned fallen log. In the distant background, rolling hills and a pale sky are rendered in soft, muted tones, creating a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective. The piece appears to be a high-quality lithograph or fine art print, signed by the artist in the lower right corner and titled in centered cursive script along the bottom margin. The print is housed in a substantial gold-toned wooden frame with beaded inner-edge detailing and is double-matted with a sage green primary mat that complements the botanical subject. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, fading, or moisture damage to the paper. The frame shows minor surface handling wear consistent with its likely late 20th-century origin. The precision of the botanical rendering indicates a high level of craftsmanship and scientific accuracy, typical of mid-to-late 20th-century natural history illustration.