Fish Print Appraisal

Limited Edition Print: Two Fish in Water

This item is a framed, limited edition art print, likely a woodcut or linocut, depicting two fish (possibly trout or char) in a stylized aquatic environment. The print is characterized by distinct, broad color blocks and a somewhat abstract, yet recognizable, rendering of the fish and their habitat. The color palette primarily includes cool tones such as light blue for water, various shades of grey and brown for rocks and riverbed, and green, grey, and cream for the fish themselves, featuring a striking patterned skin. The composition shows the fish in motion or positioned near the bottom of a body of water, with light playing on their bodies. Observable features include visible printmaking texture, suggesting a relief printing method. The print is hand-signed in pencil "Udelhoven" (or similar legible script) in the lower right corner, indicating the artist's signature. In the lower left corner, the numbering "125/120" is handwritten, denoting that this is the 125th print out of an edition of 120. This numbering, particularly the '125' exceeding '120', suggests either an over-run of the edition or a misnumbering by the artist. The print is presented within a clean, white mat and framed in a simple, likely white or light-colored frame, which is not fully visible but appears to be in good condition. The overall condition of the print appears excellent, with no visible signs of fading, creases, or damage. The aesthetic points to a contemporary or mid-to-late 20th-century artistic style, leaning towards illustrative naturalism with a graphic sensibility. The craftsmanship observed through the clear lines and layered colors indicates a skilled printmaker.