Klein Chromolithograph Appraisal

Catherine Klein Chromolithograph Floral Still Life

This is a rectangular floral still life print, identified as the work of the prolific German painter Catherine Klein (1861–1929). The composition features a vibrant bouquet of pink and white rhododendrons or azaleas nestled within a rustic wicker basket, which is tilted diagonally. The palette consists of soft pastels including rose pinks, creamy whites, and varying shades of sage and hunter green in the foliage. The background is rendered in a neutral, muted earth-toned wash that highlights the floral subject. A visible signature 'C. Klein' is located in the upper left quadrant, characteristic of her commercial output during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece appears to be a chromolithograph or a high-quality vintage print on paper, a medium that Klein popularized for postcards and botanical illustrations. The artwork is housed in a contemporary, heavy-set wooden frame with a distressed 'shabby chic' white paint finish, showing intentional scuffing and dark under-layers. Condition-wise, the print shows some slight yellowing consistent with age, while the frame exhibits minor authentic wear at the corners. The craftsmanship reflects the Victorian aesthetic for highly detailed botanical realism, a style often used for decorative parlor art during the turn of the century.