
Vintage Framed Prints of 'The Crying Boy' and 'The Crying Girl'
This pair consists of two framed mass-produced prints of portraits featuring weeping children, a style famously popularized by Italian painter Bruno Amadio (also known as Giovanni Bragolin) mid-20th century. The first print on the left depicts a girl with dark hair and a red ribbon, dressed in blue, set against a brick background. It is housed in an ornate, molded gold-toned frame with visible decorative ridging. The second print on the right shows a blonde-haired boy with tears on his face, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt, presented in a dark wood-stained frame with a white inner mat. The prints appear to be lithographic reproductions on paper or board, common for kitsch decor of the 1950s-1970s. Condition-wise, both frames show minor surface wear and dust. The gold frame exhibits some distressing consistent with age, while the wood-toned frame appears to have a slight misalignment or gap in the lower-right corner. The colors remain relatively vibrant, though there is potential for light fading or foxing under the glass that is characteristic of age. The craftsmanship is typical of commercial home decor from the mid-century era, leaning into the 'cursed painting' urban legends surrounding Bragolin's works.
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Estimated Value
$40-$80
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Category
Vintage Art Prints and Decor
Appraised On
December 28, 2025
Estimated Value
$40-$80
Item Description
This pair consists of two framed mass-produced prints of portraits featuring weeping children, a style famously popularized by Italian painter Bruno Amadio (also known as Giovanni Bragolin) mid-20th century. The first print on the left depicts a girl with dark hair and a red ribbon, dressed in blue, set against a brick background. It is housed in an ornate, molded gold-toned frame with visible decorative ridging. The second print on the right shows a blonde-haired boy with tears on his face, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt, presented in a dark wood-stained frame with a white inner mat. The prints appear to be lithographic reproductions on paper or board, common for kitsch decor of the 1950s-1970s. Condition-wise, both frames show minor surface wear and dust. The gold frame exhibits some distressing consistent with age, while the wood-toned frame appears to have a slight misalignment or gap in the lower-right corner. The colors remain relatively vibrant, though there is potential for light fading or foxing under the glass that is characteristic of age. The craftsmanship is typical of commercial home decor from the mid-century era, leaning into the 'cursed painting' urban legends surrounding Bragolin's works.
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