Indian Headress Print Appraisal

Limited Edition Print 'Indian Headress'

This item is a limited edition print, likely a giclée or lithograph, depicting a profile portrait of an Indigenous man wearing a traditional feathered headdress and a beaded necklace. The artwork utilizes a watercolor-like aesthetic, characterized by fluid brushstrokes and washes of color, particularly in the background which features soft, diffused orange and brown tones. The primary subject's skin tone is rendered in warm earth tones, highlighting his facial features, including a prominent nose and contemplative expression. His hair is depicted in dark browns and blacks, styled into braids that fall on his shoulders, with a distinctive, upright feathered headdress dominating the upper part of the composition. The feathers in the headdress show vibrant hues of red and pink, contrasting with his darker hair and clothing. He wears what appears to be a red neck scarf or fabric, and a detailed, possibly beaded, necklace with an ornate central pendant. The visible portion of his garment on the right shoulder suggests an intricate, perhaps embroidered or beaded, pattern in white and red. The print is on a light-colored, possibly off-white, paper substrate. In the lower left corner, there are distinct annotations: a handwritten 'Lafaye' signature, followed by what appears to be an edition number '66/100', and another signature, possibly a second artist or an authentication mark. The overall condition appears good, with no obvious creases, tears, or significant discoloration visible in the image. The print exhibits good color saturation and detail, indicative of a quality printing process. The style leans towards realistic portraiture with artistic flourishes.