Mike Ebbert Photograph Appraisal

Framed Blue Jay Wildlife Photograph by Mike Ebbert

This item is a framed wildlife photograph featuring a Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) perched on a brown branch against a soft blue and green background. The bird is captured in a profile view, showcasing its distinct blue-grey plumage, crest, and black markings around the face and tail. The print is professionally matted with an off-white outer mat and a thin blue inner mat that complements the subject's colors. In the lower-left corner of the matting, the title 'Blue Jay' is handwritten in script, while the lower-right corner contains a copyright symbol and an artist signature, which appears to be 'Mike Ebbert'. The piece is encased in a simple, thin silver-toned metallic frame under glass. Regarding condition, there is a prominent white vertical blemish on the far left of the image area near the frame edge, possibly a flake of paint or paper trapped behind the glass. Small dark smudges are also visible on the bottom edge of the white matting. The photograph appears to date from the late 20th century, likely the 1980s or 1990s, based on the framing style and aesthetics. It represents a classic example of nature photography aimed at a residential decor market.