Gauguin Appraisal

Framed Print of Reclining Nude with a Fan (Woman with Mangoes) after Paul Gauguin

This item is a framed print, likely a lithograph or giclee reproduction, of the iconic artwork 'Reclining Nude with a Fan' (also known as 'Woman with Mangoes') by Paul Gauguin. The print depicts a dark-skinned woman in a vibrant, strapless, red dress, standing against a light-colored background. She holds yellow fruit, possibly mangoes or bananas, in her left hand, and her right hand, holding similar yellow items, is obscured behind her. Her hair is dark and pulled back. Lush tropical foliage with red and yellow flowers surrounds her in the upper left and right portions of the composition. The colors are rich and saturated, typical of Gauguin's Post-Impressionist style, with clear outlines defining the figures and forms. The print is housed under glass within a rustic, possibly faux bamboo, wooden frame with a distressed or antique finish, characterized by its textured, segmented appearance in shades of gold and brown. A white mat board creates a border between the print and the frame. The print appears to be in good condition with no visible tears, creases, or major discoloration, although reflections on the glass make it difficult to assess perfectly. The frame shows some minor wear consistent with age, primarily superficial marks on its surface. Given that it is a print of a famous artwork, it is likely a 20th or 21st-century reproduction, aiming to evoke the late 19th-century Post-Impressionist aesthetic defined by Gauguin. The quality of the replication and framing suggests a decorative piece, rather than an antique or rare print.