Crying Musician Figure Limited Edition Print Appraisal

Crying Musician Figure (Limited Edition Print)

This is a framed art print, likely a silkscreen or lithograph, featuring a whimsical stylized figure. The central character has a large, curly head of golden-yellow hair, partly obscured by a red beret-like hat. A single blue tear is depicted falling from the character's left eye, suggesting a melancholic or emotional tone. The figure wears long, red robe-like attire and is shown holding a stringed musical instrument, possibly a lute or banjo, which has a round, grey body and a short neck. The background of the print is rich in texture, with mottled green, blue, and brown tones, providing a raw, almost mosaic-like quality. The print is signed in what appears to be a stylized red script, reading 'Sak Say' or 'Sak Soy' at the bottom center. To the left of the signature, a numerical ấn is visible, '7/50', indicating this is the seventh print in a limited edition of fifty. To the right, another inscription, possibly '89' or '88' indicating the year of creation. The print is housed under glass within a two-tone frame, featuring an inner dark wood or veneer border and a wider outer off-white or cream-colored section. The frame shows some signs of wear, particularly at the corners and edges, including minor scuffs and slight discoloration. The matting surrounding the print appears to be a neutral, light color, likely off-white or cream, which complements the frame and provides a clean border for the artwork. The overall condition of the print within the frame appears good, with no immediately visible damage to the print itself, though the age of the paper or printing process might reveal subtle yellowing or foxing upon closer inspection. The style is somewhat naive or folk-art influenced, with bold lines and a distinctive character design. The craftsmanship of the print suggests a professional production, given the clear ấn of a limited edition.