Isabelle De Borchgrave Appraisal

Framed Still Life Print by Isabelle de Borchgrave

This item is a framed fine art print, likely a giclée or similarly high-quality reproduction, depicting a still life composition. The central image features a lush bouquet of light-colored flowers, possibly hydrangeas or similar blossoms, with visible texture and soft, blended hues suggesting a painterly technique. To the right of the flowers, two pitchers or vessels are visible, one appearing to be ceramic with a distressed, whitewashed finish, and the other, partially obscured, a warmer, reddish-brown tone. The background is a muted, deep reddish-purple, creating a harmonious and somewhat ethereal aesthetic. The print is housed under glass within a distressed wooden frame. The frame features a multi-layered appearance, with an inner silver-toned filet, followed by a wide, distressed white outer frame. The white layer shows significant chipping and flaking, revealing an underlying reddish-brown color, which contributes to an aged or shabby-chic aesthetic rather than being indicative of damage in the traditional sense, suggesting this distress is intentional. An interior mat board, in a soft rosy or dusty pink color, surrounds the print itself, providing a visual border. A notable feature is the visible signature, rotated 90 degrees clockwise, on the right side of the mat board, which reads 'Isabelle de Borchgrave.' This signature indicates the artist or designer of the work. The overall condition of the print appears good, with no visible fading or degradation behind the glass, although reflections make a precise assessment challenging. The frame's intentional distressed finish is a key characteristic. Given the visible signature and the style, it is likely a relatively contemporary piece, perhaps from the late 20th or early 21st century, reproducing a work by Isabelle de Borchgrave, known for her intricate paper sculptures and designs.