Fruit Botanical Art Appraisal

Botanical Study of Cherries with Certificate of Authenticity

This item is a framed or mounted botanical illustration featuring a cluster of dark red or purplish cherries on a branch with green leaves. The illustration itself appears to be a high-quality print or lithograph, exhibiting fine detail in the depiction of the fruit and foliage, including subtle color variations and shading that give it a three-dimensional quality. The cherries are round to slightly ovate, attached by thin stems to a thicker, textured branch section. The leaves are ovate with visible venation. The top portion of the artwork is a light, possibly cream-colored or off-white paper, with a somewhat irregular, deckled edge separating it from the lower section. Below this edge, the work is mounted on a dark, possibly black, backing material. In the lower left corner of the dark backing, there is a small, rectangular 'Certificate of Authenticity' printed on aged, light brown paper. Visible text on the certificate indicates it is a 'Hand-Pulled L-graph' made in '1988' and states it is part of a limited edition. It also mentions that the piece is 'specially presented and tailored to preserve the integrity of the original print.' Another handwritten inscription '1000' is present next to the certificate, possibly indicating the edition number or a price. The overall physical condition appears good, commensurate with its age, though the paper edges show some minor handling or natural deckling. The colors in the botanical print remain vibrant, and there are no immediately apparent signs of significant damage, tears, or repairs to the print itself.