Igor Pantuhoff Appraisal

Vintage Igor Pantuhoff Style 'Big Eye' Girl Lithograph in Gilt Frame

This is a vintage vertical rectangular artwork depicting a young girl in the 'Big Eye' kitsch style popular in the mid-20th century, specifically reminiscent of the works by Igor Pantuhoff. The piece shows a young girl with exaggerated proportions, featuring large, expressive eyes partially obscured by blonde, flyaway hair styled in pigtails and a top knot. She wears a dark teal or peacock blue dress with lace-like detailing at the hem and collar, red socks, and black shoes. Beside her stands a small wooden music box or case. The background is a soft, muted sage green. The artwork is housed in a decorative, tiered gilt-finish wooden or molded frame with a metallic gold sheen and a thin teal-colored inner border strip that coordinates with the girl's dress. The condition shows signs of age consistent with a vintage mass-produced print. There is some minor scuffing and dust accumulation on the surface of the frame, and the paper/canvas board shows light foxing or spotting, particularly in the upper left background area. The signature at the bottom left appears to be a replica signature commonly found on these mid-century decor prints. Based on the construction and aesthetic, this item likely dates to the late 1960s or early 1970s. The craftsmanship is typical of commercial home decor from that era, designed for affordability and broad appeal during the 'Big Eye' art movement.