Vigee Le Brun Appraisal

Framed Portrait Print of Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun (Self-Portrait)

This item consists of a prints reproduction of the famous 1790 'Self-Portrait' by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, housed in a substantial wooden frame. The artwork depicts the female artist in a white turban and collar, holding a palette and brushes while working at an easel. The print appears to be a vintage lithographic or mechanical reproduction on paper. It is set within a wide-profile, quartersawn oak frame with an prominent grain pattern and a dark, mission-style or early 20th-century stained finish. The frame features mitered corners and a tiered inner molding assembly. The color palette of the image includes muted ochres, creams, and deep browns, suggesting some age-related toning of the paper or fading from light exposure. Physically, the frame shows some minor surface scuffs and a small chip or white mark on the upper rail, while the print exhibits significant central discoloration or a possible moisture stain visible across the artist's torso. The craftsmanship of the frame is robust, typical of the late 19th or early 20th century Arts and Crafts era, though the print itself is a mass-produced decorative piece.