Hurricanes Game Day Art Appraisal

Framed 'Miami Hurricanes' Cartoon Stadium Print

This is a framed print capturing a vibrant, cartoonish depiction of a football stadium scene, likely associated with the University of Miami Hurricanes. The print features a stadium packed with numerous stylized figures, predominantly dressed in various shades of red and orange, reflecting the team's colors. The upper portion of the stadium features the word "MIAMI" spelled out in large individual banner-like letters held by figures. Below this, across the stands, a banner is visible that reads "MIAMI WELCOMES YOU THE ORANGE...". The lower part of the print prominently displays the word "MIAMI" in large, bold, orange letters with a green banner underneath the 'M' and 'I' that reads "HURRICANES". The overall style is reminiscent of 'Where's Waldo?' or 'Mad Magazine' illustrations, packed with detail and small, humorous vignettes within the crowd. Notable features include a marching band with tubas at the top left, cheerleaders in green and orange near the bottom right, and a figure dressed as Santa Claus towards the bottom right, suggesting connection to the Orange Bowl game, which traditionally occurred around the New Year. The print is housed in a simple, dark green wooden frame, which complements the green accents in the artwork. The frame appears to be of standard construction, likely glass-fronted, with visible dust or minor scratches on the top edge, indicating some wear from handling or storage. The print itself shows some minor imperfections, such as a small white mark near the lower right quadrant in the image of the crowd, possibly a slight tear, dent, or manufacturing flaw. The colors retain good saturation, suggesting the item has been reasonably well-preserved, though its exposure history is unknown. No specific artist signature or manufacturer's mark is discernible from the provided images. Given the style and theme, it likely dates from the latter half of the 20th century, possibly the 1980s or 1990s, a period when such detailed, whimsical sports illustrations were popular. Its quality is good for a mass-produced print, with clear lines and consistent color application.