Robert Wood Signature Appraisal

Framed Landscape Print of Lone Oak Tree by Robert Wood

This item is a large-format horizontal framed print depicting a serene rural landscape, featuring a prominent oak tree and a small white barn or cottage in the distance. The artwork appears to be a reproduction of a mid-20th-century landscape painting, likely by Robert Wood, given the style and the presence of a brass nameplate. The artwork itself is rendered in a muted palette of earth tones, greens, and hazy sky blues, characteristic of 1950s-1960s American landscape art. The piece is housed in a substantial, fluted dark-wood frame with a mahogany or walnut finish, showcasing visible mitered corners and decorative casting. A thick white mat board surrounds the print, providing a significant border. A small brass plaque is mounted on the inner left side of the frame, which traditionally bears the artist's name or the title of the work. The condition shows significant signs of age and wear: the wood frame has numerous scuffs, visible white nicks, and abrasions along the edges. There is visible foxing and dark spotting on the mat bord and possibly the print surface itself, suggesting exposure to humidity. The backing appears to be intact but shows signs of dust accumulation and general age-related deterioration. The style is mid-century traditional, and the craftsmanship reflects high-volume decorative production common in the mid-to-late 20th century.