Young Woman Appraisal

Framed Color Lithograph 'Young Woman with Basket'

This item is a framed color lithograph depicting a young woman carrying a basket. The print is housed within a two-tone wooden frame, featuring a lighter, possibly natural, wood tone on the outer edge with a gold-toned metallic or lacquered inner bevel. The overall condition of the frame appears good, with minor signs of wear visible on the wood grain, consistent with age and handling. The print itself portrays a female figure in profile, facing right, with dark hair tied back with an orange or red scarf. She wears a yellow short-sleeved top with a subtle, possibly floral, pattern, and a flowing skirt in shades of blue and green with a dappled or abstract pattern, accented by a dark, possibly black, sash or belt. She carries a woven basket filled with what appears to be yellow and orange fruits. The background is a pastoral landscape, with muted greens and blues suggesting distant hills or water, and a solitary, sparse tree on the right. The color palette is relatively subdued yet vibrant in the subject's clothing. On the bottom left corner of the print, legible numbers '177/275' are inscribed, indicating a limited edition print, with this being the 177th out of 275 copies. Adjacent to this, in the bottom right, there appears to be a signature, though it is difficult to decipher definitively from the image, possibly reading 'Carole... something' or similar. The art style leans towards post-impressionistic or decorative, likely from the mid to late 20th century. The quality of the lithography appears fine, with good color registration. No overt damage like tears, significant fading, or water stains are visible on the print itself, though a full assessment would require closer inspection out of the frame.