State Flag Print Appraisal

Framed Minnesota State Flag Print

This item is a framed print depicting the Minnesota state flag. The central image is a rectangular representation of the flag, primarily featuring a deep blue field. Prominently centered on this blue background is the Minnesota State Seal, rendered in muted, somewhat aged colors including off-white, gold, red, green, and brown. The seal itself includes the date "1858" at the top and the word "MINNESOTA" at the bottom, encircled by a wreath and various symbols depicting elements of Minnesota's history and industry, such as a farmer, a Native American on horseback, and a waterfall. The print has a distressed or aged appearance, with numerous light-colored scuff marks, scratches, or faux-aging effects visible across the blue background, giving it a vintage aesthetic rather than indicating actual damage. The print is housed within a dark, possibly wooden or composite material, frame. The frame appears to have a slightly distressed or weathered finish with visible grain or brushstrokes in shades of dark brown and black. The frame's construction seems sturdy, with clean mitered corners. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures on the face of the print or the frame. Given the distressed style of the print and frame, it likely falls into a contemporary decorative art or souvenir category, possibly from the late 20th or early 21st century, designed to evoke a rustic or antique feel. The overall craftsmanship appears to be of good quality for a mass-produced decorative item, aiming for a consistent vintage look.