Framed Wood Marquetry Inlay Portrait of Mother and Child

This item is a decorative wood marquetry panel featuring a tender portrait of a mother holding a child, presented within an integral wooden frame. The central artwork is meticulously constructed from various thin wood veneers of different species, colors, and grain patterns to create contrast and depth without the use of paint. The mother, shown in profile with her hair in a bun, is depicted using dark-grained wood, while the child and the mother's apron are rendered in a lighter, golden-toned wood with a distinct wavy grain. A mid-tone wood forms the furniture and background elements. The piece demonstrates high craft quality, utilizing complex 'intarsia' or marquetry techniques common in mid-20th-century decorative arts, likely dating from the 1960s to the 1980s. The outer frame is characterized by a simple beveled profile, appearing to be made of a mahogany or sapele type wood with a reddish-brown finish. Visible condition notes include minor scuffing on the bottom edge of the frame and a slight dusty patina consistent with age. There are no immediate signs of wood lifting or significant loss in the inlay itself, indicating the adhesive has held well over time. No visible artist signature is discernible from the front, but the skilled execution suggests a professional artisan or established studio production.