Cafe La Palette Appraisal

Limited Edition Print of 'Cafe La Palette' by Levier

This is a limited edition lithograph or high-quality art print titled 'Cafe La Palette,' depicting a bustling Parisian sidewalk café scene. The artwork is created in a vibrant, Fauvist-influenced style characterized by loose, gestural ink outlines and washes of bold color, particularly greens, browns, and primary accents in the figures' clothing. Physically, the piece is matted with a dual-tone white and gold border and housed in an ornate, gilded wooden frame with a decorative scrollwork pattern. To the lower left, the piece is hand-numbered '255/450' and titled 'Cafe La Palette.' To the lower right, it bears a stylized signature that appears to be 'Levier.' The scene captures numerous figures socializing under a green awning, with a line of trees and a blue street sign set against a grey-toned architectural background. Regarding condition, the paper appears bright without significant foxing or yellowing, though there is a noticeable glare on the protective glass in the photograph. The frame exhibits minor surface dust but remains intact with no visible chipping to the gilding. This style is consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century European commercial art, likely dating from the 1960s to the 1980s. The craftsmanship displays a professional level of composition and printmaking typical of gallery-sold limited releases of the era.