La Victoria by Toulouse-Lautrec Print Appraisal
Category: Print
Description
The item is a print titled "La Victoria" by Toulouse-Lautrec, estimated to be about 80 years old. The print depicts a scene of a horse-drawn carriage with multiple figures and animals, rendered in a style consistent with Toulouse-Lautrec's work. The colors visible are primarily shades of black, blue, yellow, and white against a light background that appears to be aged. The print itself is mounted within a double mat, with an inner mat in blue and an outer mat in a neutral, light tan or beige color. The print is currently protected in clear plastic packaging, which shows some minor creases and reflections. There is a small, circular chop mark visible in the lower left corner of the print itself, within the image area. The print shows some signs of age appropriate for its estimated 80 years, including potential slight discoloration of the paper, although the colors of the print appear relatively vibrant through the plastic. The newly added mat appears in excellent condition, suggesting the print was recently matted. The overall presentation is clean and ready for framing. There are no visible tears, significant stains, or damage to the print itself that can be discerned through the plastic packaging, though a closer inspection outside of the packaging would be necessary for a definitive condition report. The craftsmanship of the printing technique is not clearly discernible from the image, but it appears to be a quality reproduction. The style is clearly Post-Impressionist.
Appraisal Report
Based on my examination of the provided image of the 'La Victoria' print by Toulouse-Lautrec, estimated to be around 80 years old, I can offer the following appraisal. The print depicts figures and horses in a Post-Impressionist style consistent with Lautrec. The presence of a chop mark is noted and could potentially indicate a publisher or edition, though verification requires in-person inspection. The colors appear relatively well-preserved through the plastic. The print shows signs of age, as expected, but no apparent significant damage like tears or major stains visible through the protective packaging. The recent double matting is professionally done and presents the piece well for framing. Without de-packaging, a definitive condition assessment is limited. To confirm authenticity and the exact printing technique (e.g., lithograph vs. reproduction), an in-person examination is crucial. Verifying the chop mark against known publisher marks for Lautrec's work would be essential. Market conditions for Toulouse-Lautrec prints vary greatly depending on edition size, publisher, condition, and whether it's a lifetime impression or later reproduction. Given the estimated age and appearance of a quality reproduction, and assuming it is not a rare, limited edition or lifetime impression, its value is primarily decorative and based on collectible interest. Demand for decorative art by notable artists remains steady. Factors significantly impacting value would be confirmed authenticity as a specific authorized edition from the period, the exact printing method, and flawless condition. Without provenance documentation or the ability to conduct a direct physical inspection and potentially UV light testing, this appraisal is made with significant limitations regarding authenticity and exact condition.
Appraisal Value
$200-400