Painted Ladies Print Appraisal

Framed Print of 'Painted Ladies' with San Francisco Skyline

This item is a framed print depicting the iconic 'Painted Ladies' Victorian houses in San Francisco, with the city's downtown skyline visible in the background against a blue sky with scattered clouds. The print features a row of seven Victorian-era houses, each painted in a distinct color including yellow, cream, light brown, red-brown, light blue, and grey-white, showcasing architectural details such as gables, bay windows, and intricate porch railings. In front of the houses is a verdant green lawn, and small trees are interspersed between the residences. A sidewalk and a few figures indicating human presence can be seen on the right side of the image, adding a sense of scale and life. The artwork appears to be a color print, possibly a lithograph or giclée, rendered with fine detail. It is housed within a simple, light-colored wooden frame with a visible wood grain, and is matted with an off-white or cream-colored matboard. The matboard shows some signs of age or wear, including several small dark spots and what appear to be light smudges or discoloration, particularly noticeable in the upper and lower sections. The frame itself has a classic, unadorned profile. The overall impression suggests a tourist-oriented or decorative art piece, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century. The colors are vibrant, and the composition is well-balanced, presenting a quintessential San Francisco scene.