Vintage Print After Charles Marion Russell Native Americans On The Move Appraisal

Vintage Print after Charles Marion Russell, 'Native Americans on the Move'

This item is a framed print or lithograph depicting a group of Native Americans traveling across a landscape, executed in the distinct style of the famed American Western artist Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926). The scene captures a dynamic migration with figures mounted on horses, some of which are pulling travois carrying belongings, accompanied by several dogs in the foreground and a vast, atmospheric sky in the background. The artwork appears to be a mixed-media reproduction, possibly a color lithograph or an offset print on textured paper, designed to mimic a watercolor and ink original. In the lower-left corner, a signature and date are visible—'C M Russell' accompanied by his iconic buffalo skull logo and the date '1904'. While it bears the artist’s mark, the uniform texture and presentation suggest it is a vintage commercial print rather than a primary work on paper. The color palette features earthy ochres, soft blues, and muted browns, characteristic of Russell's depictions of the Northern Plains. The print is housed behind glass in a simple, thin-profile wooden frame with a medium brown finish. It is mounted within a wide, cream-colored paper mat. Regarding condition, there is visible yellowing and foxing consistent with age on both the mat and the print itself, particularly along the lower edges. The paper shows signs of light oxidation. The frame exhibits minor surface scuffs on the wood but remains structurally intact. This item likely dates to the mid-20th century as a decorative reproduction produced for the Western art market.