
Signed and Titled 'Daddy's Dream' Pencil Sketch Print
This item is a framed and matted pencil sketch or fine art print titled 'Daddy's Dream'. The central subject matter features a tender, realistic depiction of an infant resting their head on an adult's shoulder, with large, detailed hands cradling the child; the adult wears a visible wedding band. The artwork is rendered in a grayscale monochromatic palette with soft shading and fine line work characteristic of pencil or charcoal. The print is housed in a contemporary metal frame with a silver or brushed chrome finish and is protected by glass or light-reflective acrylic. It features a double matting system: a thin terracotta or rust-colored inner mat and a wider neutral gray or taupe outer mat. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner, and the title is centered beneath the image. Given the style and framing, this appears to be a late 20th-century piece, likely from the 1980s or 1990s. The condition appears fair to good, with some glare on the glass surface and slight potential for yellowing on the paper due to age, though it remains professionally mounted and intact. The craftsmanship shows a high level of anatomical detail and emotional resonance preferred in sentimental portraiture.
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Estimated Value
$45 - $85
Basic Information
Category
Fine Art - Prints & Drawings
Appraised On
March 9, 2026
Estimated Value
$45 - $85
Item Description
This item is a framed and matted pencil sketch or fine art print titled 'Daddy's Dream'. The central subject matter features a tender, realistic depiction of an infant resting their head on an adult's shoulder, with large, detailed hands cradling the child; the adult wears a visible wedding band. The artwork is rendered in a grayscale monochromatic palette with soft shading and fine line work characteristic of pencil or charcoal. The print is housed in a contemporary metal frame with a silver or brushed chrome finish and is protected by glass or light-reflective acrylic. It features a double matting system: a thin terracotta or rust-colored inner mat and a wider neutral gray or taupe outer mat. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner, and the title is centered beneath the image. Given the style and framing, this appears to be a late 20th-century piece, likely from the 1980s or 1990s. The condition appears fair to good, with some glare on the glass surface and slight potential for yellowing on the paper due to age, though it remains professionally mounted and intact. The craftsmanship shows a high level of anatomical detail and emotional resonance preferred in sentimental portraiture.
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