Residential Architecture Drawing Appraisal

Framed Architectural Pen and Ink Sketch of a Residence

This item is a small-format architectural pen and ink drawing on paper, presented in an oriented portrait-view wood frame. The artwork depicts a perspective-view of a contemporary or multi-level residential building, likely a custom home, featuring clean lines, a prominent chimney, and integrated landscaping with mature trees and shrubbery. The drawing appears to be executed in a fine-tipped black ink pen with subtle hatching for texture. It is set within a stained medium-brown wood frame with a fluted or grooved profile. The overall size appears roughly 5x7 or 8x10 inches including the frame. Notable features include a visible signature or date near the center-left edge of the house, which appears to read 'P. Barker ‘84', suggesting an early 1980s origin. Regarding condition, there is a prominent brown moisture stain or foxing bloom on the right-hand side of the paper within the image field, and several scratches are visible on the protective glass surface. Small nicks and wear are present on the wood frame's edges. This piece represents a piece of amateur or commissioned 'house portraiture' popular in the late 20th century. The craftsmanship is precise, indicating the hand of an illustrator or draftsman rather than a fine artist.