Coaching Art Appraisal

Framed Print: 'After Coaching' by L.K. King

This item is a framed print, likely a lithograph or chromolithograph, depicting a scene of figures dressed in 18th-century European attire. The central focus is a group of people, including a man in a dark coat and tricorn hat, several women in long dresses and bonnets, and possibly a child, walking along a path. One woman carries a light-colored, possibly reflective, circular object, and another has a small, ornate pouch or bag hanging from her waist. The background suggests a natural setting, possibly a rural or park landscape, with greenery and what appears to be a body of water or stream to the right. The print text visible in the lower right corner reads 'AFTER ETCHING BY L.K. KING,' indicating that this print is a reproduction of an earlier work by an artist named L.K. King. The title 'HOLLOW' is partially visible in the lower left, suggesting the full title might be 'Sleepy Hollow' or similar. The colors are muted and classic, consistent with historical prints, dominated by browns, blues, and creams with touches of green. The print is encased in a multi-layered frame; the inner matting appears to be a light beige or off-white, followed by a thin, dark border, and then a wider, lighter gray or natural wood-toned frame. A partial glimpse of a gold-colored frame element is seen on the far right, suggesting an even wider and more ornate outermost frame or a dual-colored frame. A small, white sticker with green elements, possibly a price or inventory tag, is affixed to the glass over the print in the upper right quadrant of the image. The visible condition of the print itself appears good, although direct assessment is hampered by reflections and the sticker. The framing seems intact, showing minimal visible wear. Without clear maker's marks on the print itself other than the artist's credit, a precise manufacturing date is difficult, but the style of the artwork and framing suggests a mid-20th century or earlier production, likely aiming to evoke historical elegance. The craftsmanship of the frame appears robust, and the print quality seems good, faithfully reproducing the original etching's detail.