Framed print signed 'Menashe Kadishman' (not authenticated)

This piece consists of a framed graphic artwork on paper, presented behind glass in a simple dark molding frame with a gilded inner edge and an off-white mat. The central imagery features a stylized profile of a face rendered in white lines against a solid black rectangular background, showing modernist abstract tendencies reminiscent of mid-to-late 20th-century printmaking styles. Below the image area, the paper bears handwritten pencil notations. To the left, there is a fraction marking that reads '17/52', suggesting an edition number. To the right, there is a signature in stylized English characters that appears to read 'MENASHE KADISHMAN', alongside additional characters above it that appear to be in Hebrew script. The overall physical condition appears clean, though the piece is examined strictly through glass without physical inspection of the paper or backing. The attribution in the item name rests solely upon the visible signature and numbering written in pencil below the plate mark or printed area, which is unverified and not authenticated. The paper shows slight texture and sits within a standard multi-layer matting setup. No certificates of authenticity or professional gallery documentation are visible in the image, meaning the signature must be treated purely as an observation of marks present on the piece rather than proof of authorship.

Based on what I can see in the photograph, this framed graphic artwork on paper features a stylized facial profile in white against a solid black background, presented behind glass in a simple dark molding frame with a gilded inner edge. The lower margin bears pencil notations, including the fraction marking '17/52' and a signature in English and Hebrew characters that reads 'MENASHE KADISHMAN'. However, I cannot verify from a photo alone whether these markings were executed by the artist himself, as visible signatures can be forged, copied, or misread. The physical condition appears clean and well-presented in its multi-layer matting setup, but I would need physical inspection to confirm the paper quality, plate marks, and absence of condition issues such as foxing, acid burn, or fading behind the glass. My value estimate of $400 to $800 assumes that the attribution to Menashe Kadishman is correct and that the print is a legitimate limited-edition lithograph or serigraph from the stated run. Graphic works and prints attributed to well-listed mid-to-late 20th-century artists enjoy steady demand among collectors of modern prints, though market pricing varies depending on the specific medium, subject matter, and current gallery interest. To establish actual authorship and raise the reliability of the piece, in-person examination by a qualified fine art expert, formal provenance documentation, and a certificate of authenticity would be necessary. If physical inspection were to reveal that this piece is merely a reproduction, a posthumous copy, a replica, or a work 'in the style of' rather than an autographic print from the edition, the market value would drop significantly, typically falling into a decorative range of $50 to $150.