Mixed media artwork signed 'A. DAULT'

This framed mixed media or pastel artwork on paper depicts a reclining nude figure accompanied by a stylized cat-like creature in the background, set against a textural, shimmering gold-toned and turquoise ground. The artwork employs expressive hatching, loose linework, and soft color blending, utilizing muted tones of grey, white, peach, and blue. At the lower right corner, the piece bears a legible signature reading 'A. DAULT', and at the lower left corner, there are numbers that appear to read '1994', which are consistent with a date of creation, though unverified. The work is housed in a simple metallic-finished frame under glass, though the physical backing and paper substrate remain uninspected. The overall aesthetic is suggestive of late 20th-century expressionist or figurative drawing styles. The attribution in the name rests purely on the observation of the visible signature at the lower right. The item is unauthenticated, and the true identity of the artist or the status of the signature cannot be verified from the photographic evidence alone.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, this framed mixed media and pastel artwork on paper depicts a reclining nude with a stylized cat against a shimmering gold and turquoise ground, bearing a signature reading 'A. DAULT' and what appears to be a date of 1994 at the lower corners. I cannot verify from a photo alone the physical backing, the true paper substrate, or whether the signature represents the hand of a known artist, as visual markings alone are insufficient to establish authorship. The estimate range of $300 to $500 reflects typical market behavior for late 20th-century figurative works on paper of this scale, assuming the signature and attribution are correct. Works of this genre generally see modest demand in the secondary art market, where decorative figurative pastels and mixed media pieces often trade within a modest price tier. Should physical inspection reveal this piece to be a later reproduction, a copy, or a work executed simply 'in the style of' rather than an autograph work by the named creator, the market value would likely adjust downward to a purely decorative level of $75 to $150. To achieve a higher level of certainty regarding value and attribution, I would need in-person physical examination by a qualified paper conservator, provenance documentation, and consultation with a specialist familiar with late 20th-century expressionist drawings.