
Late 19th or Early 20th Century Genre Print of a Tavern Scene
This item is a rectangular genre print depicting a group of several men in an 18th-century style tavern interior. The scene features a central group of figures seated on high-backed wooden settles in front of a large, ornate hearth, while another man stands to the left and a servant/waiter moves in the background near a window. The color palette is composed of muted, earthy tones including deep greens, browns, and slate blues, with focal pops of red and buff in the men's waistcoats and breeches. This style of 'Merrie England' tavern scene was highly popular in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, often used for lithographs, chromolithographs, or photogravures. The print appears to be mounted on a flat panel or block without a visible traditional frame. The level of detail suggests a commercial reproduction of an original oil painting from the late 19th century. From the provided view, the surface appears largely intact, though there is a subtle visible sheen that may indicate a protective varnish or a laminate layer that has aged over time. The edges appear sharp, suggesting it might be an unframed canvas wrap or a board-mounted print. There are no immediately visible signatures or maker's marks from this distance, which is typical for decor-grade reproductions of this period and style.
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Estimated Value
$40.00-$75.00
Basic Information
Category
Wall Art / Prints & Multiples
Appraised On
February 11, 2026
Estimated Value
$40.00-$75.00
Item Description
This item is a rectangular genre print depicting a group of several men in an 18th-century style tavern interior. The scene features a central group of figures seated on high-backed wooden settles in front of a large, ornate hearth, while another man stands to the left and a servant/waiter moves in the background near a window. The color palette is composed of muted, earthy tones including deep greens, browns, and slate blues, with focal pops of red and buff in the men's waistcoats and breeches. This style of 'Merrie England' tavern scene was highly popular in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, often used for lithographs, chromolithographs, or photogravures. The print appears to be mounted on a flat panel or block without a visible traditional frame. The level of detail suggests a commercial reproduction of an original oil painting from the late 19th century. From the provided view, the surface appears largely intact, though there is a subtle visible sheen that may indicate a protective varnish or a laminate layer that has aged over time. The edges appear sharp, suggesting it might be an unframed canvas wrap or a board-mounted print. There are no immediately visible signatures or maker's marks from this distance, which is typical for decor-grade reproductions of this period and style.
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