Country And Sporting Art Appraisal

Autumn Hunt: English Springer Spaniels and Pheasant Framed Art Print

This item is a framed art print featuring a wildlife scene. The print depicts two English Springer Spaniels, one in mid-leap, both attentively focused on a pheasant in flight. The dogs exhibit classic liver and white markings, and the pheasant is rendered with rich brown and iridescent plumage. The background suggests an open field or hunting ground with autumnal colors, including muted greens, browns, and hints of red foliage. The print is housed within a substantial wooden frame, likely made of stained wood, exhibiting a warm reddish-brown hue. The frame features a classic profile with a recessed inner edge, adding depth to the presentation. A matte black mat board surrounds the print, providing a contrast that highlights the artwork. The overall size of the framed piece appears to be approximately 1.5 to 2 feet in width, based on the visible ruler in the foreground. There appears to be a small orange sticker or tag on the upper right side of the frame, possibly indicating a price or identification tag from a sale. The visible condition of the frame seems good with no obvious major damage, although minor surface wear or scuffs might be present given its appearance. The print itself appears to be well-preserved behind glass or acrylic, with colors vibrant and no visible creases or tears. The style period is likely late 20th century, consistent with a mass-produced art print for decorative purposes. The craftsmanship of the framing appears to be standard. Below the main image, there is a section with text, likely the title of the piece or a description, possibly including the artist's name or publisher, though this is not clearly legible from the provided image.