In an Artist's Studio (Reproduced Print)
Decorative Arts / Framed Prints

In an Artist's Studio (Reproduced Print)

This item is a framed reproduction of 'In an Artist's Studio' by the Victor-Gabriel Gilbert (alternatively associated with various late 19th-century academic styles). The composition features two women in classical, toga-like garments pouring water from jars into a lower basin, while a young girl in Victorian-era dress observes from the foreground. This 'painting within a painting' style creates a meta-narrative common in late 19th and early 20th-century decorative art. The physical print appears to be a modern giclée or offset lithograph on textured paper or canvas, designed to mimic an original oil painting. It is house in a dark mahogany-tone wooden frame with an inner beaded or 'pearl' gilt border. The colors are dominated by muted ochres, deep purples, and shadows, characteristic of the Academic or Tonalist influence. The frame shows minor surface abrasions, but the print surface appears intact under glass. This mass-produced decorative piece likely mimics a Neoclassical or Pre-Raphaelite aesthetic often sold in high-end home decor stores in the late 20th century. The scale suggests a vertical orientation meant for a hallway or study accent.

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $85.00

Basic Information

Category

Decorative Arts / Framed Prints

Appraised On

January 25, 2026

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $85.00

Item Description

This item is a framed reproduction of 'In an Artist's Studio' by the Victor-Gabriel Gilbert (alternatively associated with various late 19th-century academic styles). The composition features two women in classical, toga-like garments pouring water from jars into a lower basin, while a young girl in Victorian-era dress observes from the foreground. This 'painting within a painting' style creates a meta-narrative common in late 19th and early 20th-century decorative art. The physical print appears to be a modern giclée or offset lithograph on textured paper or canvas, designed to mimic an original oil painting. It is house in a dark mahogany-tone wooden frame with an inner beaded or 'pearl' gilt border. The colors are dominated by muted ochres, deep purples, and shadows, characteristic of the Academic or Tonalist influence. The frame shows minor surface abrasions, but the print surface appears intact under glass. This mass-produced decorative piece likely mimics a Neoclassical or Pre-Raphaelite aesthetic often sold in high-end home decor stores in the late 20th century. The scale suggests a vertical orientation meant for a hallway or study accent.

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