Fine Art Valuation Appraisal

Woman on Horseback

The item is a framed limited edition lithograph or print, reportedly signed by Pablo Picasso, titled 'Woman on Horseback'. The artwork depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a red top hat and a red dress with a yellow panel, riding a white horse. The horse has a stylized black mane and tail. In the background, there is a blue sky with abstract white cloud-like elements, and to the right, a green-leafed palm-like tree with a brown trunk. The foreground features green ground with purple visible brushstrokes. The artistic style is characteristic of Picasso's later works, featuring bold outlines, simplified forms, and vibrant, expressive colors. The colors are applied with a painterly effect, showcasing visible brushstrokes, especially in the background and ground. The overall palette is bright and lively, dominated by red, yellow, blue, green, and black. The print is housed within a multi-layered frame assembly. Immediately surrounding the print is a dark inner border, followed by a wide, off-white mat board, which provides a clean contrast and emphasizes the artwork. The outer frame is made of dark wood, possibly stained or painted black, with a slightly glossy finish. This dark frame is embellished with an intricate, gold-toned ornamental trim on its inner edge, featuring a repeating pattern of small, circular or bead-like motifs. A small, rectangular brass-colored plaque is affixed to the bottom center of the outer frame. While the text on the plaque is largely illegible from the image, it likely contains information such as the artist's name, title of the work, and possibly edition details. The condition appears to be good, with no visible tears, significant discoloration, or damage to the print itself. The frame also appears well-maintained, suggesting careful handling and display. Given the artist and context provided ('Picasso Signed limited edition'), the artwork is likely from the mid to late 20th century. The craftsmanship of the framing components suggests a professional presentation intended to protect and enhance the artwork.