Folk Illustration Appraisal

Folk Art Print: "Couple in Cart with Donkey"

This item is a framed folk art print, likely a serigraph or lithograph, depicting a whimsical rural scene. The print itself has approximate dimensions of 10x12 inches, matted within a larger frame of about 16x20 inches. The frame appears to be made of a simple metal or wood with a metallic finish, possibly gold or brass toned. The artwork features two central figures: a fair-haired woman in a white, off-the-shoulder gown, and a man with a beard and top hat, dressed in a dark suit with a red flower on his lapel. They are seated in a rustic, four-wheeled cart, which appears to be drawn by a white donkey or small horse. The background is a vibrant red sky, suggesting either dawn or dusk, with dark green foliage and trees, and a lone, slender, dark structure that might be a distant building or spire. The foreground is filled with stylized green vegetation adorned with small white markings, possibly flowers or leaves, rendered in a naive, almost childlike style. The overall color palette is bold and somewhat primitive, with strong contrasts. There are visible white borders around the print, indicating it is matted, and the glass covering appears clean with no significant glare or reflections. The print exhibits a charming, unsophisticated quality, characteristic of folk art, focusing on narrative and expressive forms rather than strict realism. Small, white markings or details are scattered throughout the ground and foliage, adding texture and a decorative element. The visible condition appears good, with no obvious signs of creasing, tearing, or water damage to the print itself, and the frame seems to be in stable condition.