Carriage Print Appraisal

Signed P Buckley Moss Framed Print 'Street Scene with Horse-Drawn Carriage'

This item is a framed art print by P. Buckley Moss, featuring one of her characteristic street scenes. The print depicts a row of buildings, possibly townhouses or shops, lining a street, with a horse-drawn carriage and figures in the foreground. Two bare trees frame the central composition on either side, adding depth and a sense of seasonality, likely autumn or winter due to the lack of foliage. The color palette appears to utilize soft, muted tones, with prominent pinks and browns, which is a common characteristic of Moss's work, often achieving a watercolor-like effect. The print is housed within a multi-layered matting system, consisting of a wider, light beige or off-white outer mat and a thinner, rose-pink inner mat that directly borders the artwork, creating a subtle contrast and enhancing the colors within the print. The frame itself is a classic gold-toned, possibly gilded, wooden frame with a subtle, ornate detailing or reeded pattern along its inner edge. The signature of 'P. Buckley Moss' is visible below the bottom border of the print, centered on the lower part of the matting, indicating authenticity. A reflection or glare from a light source is visible across the lower right quadrant of the image, partially obscuring a small section of the mat and frame. The overall condition appears to be good to excellent based on the visible elements, with no obvious signs of damage, fading, or wear to the print or matting. The frame also appears structurally sound, with only very minor wear visible at the corners, consistent with age and handling. This framed print represents a typical work from the acclaimed American artist P. Buckley Moss, known for her distinctive style often featuring Amish and Mennonite communities, as well as landscapes and architectural subjects, rendered in a folk art manner with a focus on simple forms and often muted coloration. The frame and matting appear to be professionally selected to complement the artwork.