Seaside Print Appraisal

Vintage Bernard Signed "Haven" Seaside Harbor Original Etching Art Print 21x18"

This is a vintage signed etching art print titled "Haven" by an artist named Bernard. The artwork depicts a seaside harbor scene, characterized by a soft color palette, predominantly featuring autumnal or weathered tones like oranges, browns, and light grays, suggesting a calm or perhaps historic coastal setting. The print is housed within a contemporary frame, likely metal, given its thin, highly reflective silver or chrome appearance. The artwork itself is matted, with a distinct double-matting arrangement: an inner, narrower dark brown mat that directly borders the print, and a wider, lighter cream or off-white outer mat. This matting helps to visually separate the artwork from the frame and provides depth. The overall dimensions of the framed piece are stated as 21x18 inches, implying a landscape orientation. The visible glass covering the print appears clear and free of major obstructions or glare in the provided image. There are no immediately discernible condition issues such as cracks in the frame, significant fading of the print, or water damage to the matting, though a detailed inspection would be required for a full condition report. The craftsmanship appears clean and professional, typical of mass-produced framed art from the mid to late 20th century. The signature 'Bernard' is the primary distinguishing mark. The style suggests a representational 20th-century landscape etching.