Cobelle Appraisal

Pair of Charles Cobelle Framed Art Prints

This lot consists of two framed vibrant art prints by Charles Cobelle (1902 A French-American artist known for his whimsical and colorful Parisian scenes. Each print is housed within a simple, light pink wooden frame with a visible grain, suggesting a painted or stained finish. The frames appear to be approximately 12-14 inches high, based on the provided context of a ruler for scale. The inner edge of the frame features a contrasting green border or mat, which visually separates the artwork from the pink frame. This green border is approximately 0.5 to 1 inch wide. The prints themselves depict bustling, fanciful cityscapes, likely Parisian, characterized by Cobelle's distinctive naive and energetic style, featuring numerous small figures and architectural elements. The color palette is rich and diverse, dominated by bright blues, greens, yellows, reds, and oranges, indicative of Cobelle's work. The visible condition of the frames appears good, with no obvious signs of significant damage such as chips, cracks, or deep scratches, though minor surface wear consistent with age and handling may be present. The prints themselves show no visible overt signs of fading, discoloration, or water damage, maintaining their original vibrant hues. The craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced or limited-edition art prints of the mid to late 20th century. No specific maker's marks or signatures are discernible from the provided images, but the style is unmistakably that of Charles Cobelle. The age is estimated to be mid-20th century, consistent with the artist's active period. The overall quality suggests decorative art suitable for various interior settings.