Illustration of Woman with Coffee Appraisal
Category: Wall Art
Description
This item is a framed print featuring a stylized illustration of a woman seated on a chair, holding a coffee cup. The artwork is rendered in a minimalist style with bold black lines and a splash of red for the chair. The woman is depicted in profile, facing towards the right, wearing what appears to be black attire, including a turtleneck and trousers. She has shoulder-length hair and is wearing glasses. A wisp of steam rises from the coffee cup in her hand, indicating it is a hot beverage. The chair has a distinct mid-century modern design with a red seat and lean, black legs. The background of the print is a stark white, which provides strong contrast with the black and red elements. The print is housed within a simple, flat black frame, which appears to be made of wood or a similar material. The condition of the item appears good, with no visible damage to the print itself or the frame. The style suggests a modern or contemporary aesthetic, possibly from the late 20th or early 21st century. There are no visible artist's signatures, marks, or timestamps in the image to definitively determine the artist or exact age, but the graphic design implies a digitally created or reproduced image.
Appraisal Report
I have visually examined the provided image of the framed print titled 'Illustration of Woman with Coffee'. The print appears to be in good condition, with no visible signs of damage to the print surface or the framing. The frame is a simple, flat black style that complements the graphic nature of the artwork. Based on the minimalist style and graphic design, this is likely a modern or contemporary print produced digitally. Authenticity is difficult to verify solely from an image; there are no visible signatures, edition numbers, or artist marks. Without in-person examination to assess print quality, paper type, and framing materials, and ideally provenance documentation (such as a certificate of authenticity or artist's statement), definitive authentication is not possible. Market conditions for contemporary decorative prints vary widely based on the artist's reputation and scarcity. This particular illustration appears to be a decorative piece rather than a signed, limited edition print by a known artist. Similar mass-produced or open-edition prints with a strong mid-century modern or minimalist aesthetic are readily available from online retailers and home goods stores. While the subject matter and style are appealing and on-trend, the lack of verifiable provenance and the likely nature of it being a mass-produced print significantly limit its intrinsic market value beyond its decorative appeal. Demand for such decorative art is generally stable but not indicative of rarity. Factors impacting value here are primarily condition and aesthetic appeal as a decorative item. To fully authenticate and understand its potential artist and edition status, a physical examination and provenance research would be crucial.
Appraisal Value
$30-70