Framed Victorian Era Print Of A Girl With Dog Appraisal

Framed Victorian Era Print of a Girl with Dog

This item is a framed print, likely a chromolithograph or another form of color print, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century, characteristic of the Victorian or Edwardian era. The central image, an oval composition, depicts a young girl with curly blonde hair and rosy cheeks, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat adorned with pink roses and green foliage. She is dressed in a white smock over a red dress and dark boots, seated on a fallen log in a pastoral setting. In her arms, she cradles a small, black, long-haired dog, possibly a small terrier breed or a miniature poodle. The background features a verdant landscape with rolling hills, a few distant houses, and foreground elements of white wildflowers and butterflies. The print is set within a deep red velvet or felt mat, which shows some visible white speckles or dust, indicating age and potential surface wear. The outer frame is made of giltwood or a gilded composite material, featuring ornate, possibly molded, decorative patterns typical of the period, including detailed scrollwork and foliage motifs. The gold finish appears somewhat dulled and has areas of minor loss or rubbing, revealing the darker material beneath, consistent with age and handling. The overall condition of the frame suggests general wear. The glass covering the print shows reflections, but the print itself appears to be in relatively good condition with vibrant colors for its age, though slight fading or discoloration is possible but not clearly discernible from the image.