Wood Framed Print Appraisal

Framed 'Wood Ducks' Print with Accompanying Stamp

This item is a framed print depicting two wood ducks, titled 'Wood Ducks' and appears to be signed by an artist named 'David A. Maass,' based on the visible signature on the print. The main print features two vibrantly colored wood ducks, one positioned higher on a tree branch and the other below it, both appearing to cling to or be perched on the branch. The background is a soft, light blue, suggesting a sky, with some additional foliage or plant elements in the upper right and lower right corners. The ducks exhibit intricate feather details in shades of blue, green, brown, and a distinctive reddish-pink on their breasts. The print is matted with an off-white or cream-colored matboard, which shows some slight discoloration or dust accumulation, indicating age or exposure. To the left side of the main print, embedded within the same matting, is a smaller, vertically oriented rectangular image. This secondary image appears to be a commemorative stamp, also featuring a bird, likely a duck or similar waterfowl, maintaining a consistent theme with the main artwork. Both the print and the stamp are housed within a dark brown wooden frame, which has a visible wood grain and a slightly rounded profile. The frame exhibits some minor wear, consistent with handling and age, but no significant damage is immediately apparent. The overall presentation suggests a limited edition print, possibly a 'duck stamp' print, which are common collectibles in wildlife art. The craftsmanship of the framing seems standard, designed to protect and display the artwork and stamp.