Lbj Ranch Appraisal

Lady Bird Johnson signed 'LBJ Ranch' Lithograph

This item is a framed lithograph print of a pen-and-ink style drawing depicting the LBJ Ranch House in Stonewall, Texas. The artwork features a view of the historic 'Texas White House' framed by the canopy of a large, sweeping oak tree. The architectural details are rendered in black ink against a light cream or off-white paper ground, using cross-hatching and fine linework to create depth and texture in the stone walls and foliage. Below the image, the text 'LBJ Ranch' is printed in a stylized script, followed by the printed sentiment 'With best wishes' and the signature 'Lady Bird Johnson.' The piece is housed in a contemporary rustic-style wooden frame with a weathered or barnwood texture, characterized by heavy horizontal graining and a muted tan color profile. Regarding condition, the paper appears to be in good state with minimal visible yellowing or foxing from the photograph, though slight undulation may be present beneath the glass. The black ink remains crisp and dark. The framing appears secure with mitered corners and is likely a later addition to the 1970s print. This specific edition was produced as a fundraising premium for Public Broadcasting (PBS) stations, specifically WGTE in Toledo, Ohio, around the late 1970s. As a piece of Americana associated with a former First Lady and First Family, it holds historical and political interest. The quality is consistent with mid-century commemorative printing, using high-contrast inks on heavy-weight paper stock.