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Framed architectural pen and ink style print of New Orleans

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Suttrall 80

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AI Estimated Value

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$65 - $125

AI estimate as of June 7, 2026 · verify with a professional before acting

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AI Item Analysis

This item is a black and white graphic work, appearing to be a print or ink drawing, depicting a historic street scene consistent with the French Quarter in New Orleans. The composition features a prominent multi-story corner building with decorative wrought-iron balconies and a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground. The work bears a handwritten-style inscription in the lower left reading 'New Orleans' and a signature in the lower right that appears to read 'Luttrall 80', which is stylistically consistent with the artist identification provided by the owner. The medium displays high-contrast cross-hatching and linework characteristic of 20th-century souvenir or architectural art. The piece is housed in a dark mat and a double frame consisting of a thin gold-toned inner border and a wider wood-grain outer frame. There are visible surface marks and dust on the glass or glazing, and the wood frame shows minor scuffs consistent with age and handling. This attribution is based on the visible signature but remains a hypothesis subject to in-person verification of the medium and provenance.

AI Appraisal Report

I have examined the digital image provided of this decorative architectural print depicting a French Quarter street scene in New Orleans. Based on what I can see, the work bears a visible signature and date consistent with 'Luttrall 80' in the lower right, and a handwritten-style title in the lower left. The owner identifies this as a graphic work by Suttrall (likely Luttrall). While the high-contrast pen-and-ink style is characteristic of late 20th-century souvenir or architectural art, I cannot verify from a photo whether this is a hand-drawn ink work or a lithographic/offset print reproduction. I also cannot confirm the specific identity or market standing of the artist. My valuation assumes the work is a signed limited-edition print or a commercially produced souvenir work of that era, as is typical for this style. High-quality architectural prints of popular tourist destinations like New Orleans generally find a modest secondary market among regional collectors or those seeking decorative items. The value is influenced by the double-framed presentation and the iconic subject matter, though I note visible surface marks and minor frame scuffs. A physical inspection by an expert would be required to verify the exact medium and to differentiate between a unique drawing and a mass-produced print. If this item is found to be a common reproduction without a pencil signature, the value would likely fall below $30. Conversely, if evidence of a significant local following for the artist is discovered, the value might reach the higher end of my estimate. A formal authentication would involve examining the ink application under magnification and reviewing provenance documentation.

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