Tigers Art Appraisal

Big Trouble (Tigers) by Clark K. Kiente

The item is a fine art print, likely a lithograph or giclée, featuring a monochrome illustration of two tigers in an active pose, possibly playing or sparring. The dominant colors are black for the illustration and white/off-white for the paper substrate. The tigers are depicted with strong, dynamic lines and cross-hatching, creating texture to represent their fur and musculature. Their striped patterns are rendered with varying densities of black lines, giving a sense of depth and form. The print appears to be on a medium-weight, smooth paper, showing no significant creases, tears, or discoloration from the visible areas. The edges of the paper appear clean and crisp. In the bottom left corner, there is a visible hand-written signature, 'Clark K. Kiente', indicating the artist. Given the visible quality of the line work and the distinct signature, it is likely a modern or contemporary piece, possibly from the late 20th or early 21st century. The print does not exhibit any noticeable damage, such as foxing, fading, or major surface abrasions. The overall impression is one of high-quality reproduction, with good ink saturation and clear delineation of details. The composition is strong, focusing purely on the animal subjects without a detailed background. The visible condition suggests it has been well-preserved, perhaps stored flat or within protective sleeves, given the slight curl of the top right corner which suggests it might have been recently unrolled or removed from a stack.