
Vintage Framed Budgie Print with Gilded Appliqué Accent
This is a rectangular decorative wall art piece featuring a central oval lithograph of two blue and white budgerigars (parakeets) perched on a branch with green and reddish-brown leaves. The art is presented in a multi-layered frame assembly typical of mid-20th-century mass-market decor, likely dating from the 1960s to the 1970s. The central oval image is bordered by a thin, beaded gold-tone plastic or metal inner frame. The outer frame is constructed of wood or composite material with a distressed white finish and a gold-painted decorative inner bead edge. A notable feature of this piece is the set of four decorative metallic floral or foliate corner appliqués, which appear to be stamped brass or gilded plastic, mounted directly onto the greyish-blue matte surface surrounding the oval. The artwork is signed "A. Seifert" in the lower right area of the oval image. Condition-wise, the piece shows significant signs of age and wear: the outer wooden frame has visible chipping and paint loss along the bottom edge, reveal the underlying material. There is dust accumulation behind the glass, many scuffs on the frame surface, and an orange thrift store price sticker in the upper right. The matte shows some discoloration and potential moisture spotting. The craftsmanship is indicative of high-volume commercial production from the Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century traditional era.
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Estimated Value
$45 - $65
Basic Information
Category
Home Decor / Vintage Framed Art
Appraised On
May 6, 2026
Estimated Value
$45 - $65
Item Description
This is a rectangular decorative wall art piece featuring a central oval lithograph of two blue and white budgerigars (parakeets) perched on a branch with green and reddish-brown leaves. The art is presented in a multi-layered frame assembly typical of mid-20th-century mass-market decor, likely dating from the 1960s to the 1970s. The central oval image is bordered by a thin, beaded gold-tone plastic or metal inner frame. The outer frame is constructed of wood or composite material with a distressed white finish and a gold-painted decorative inner bead edge. A notable feature of this piece is the set of four decorative metallic floral or foliate corner appliqués, which appear to be stamped brass or gilded plastic, mounted directly onto the greyish-blue matte surface surrounding the oval. The artwork is signed "A. Seifert" in the lower right area of the oval image. Condition-wise, the piece shows significant signs of age and wear: the outer wooden frame has visible chipping and paint loss along the bottom edge, reveal the underlying material. There is dust accumulation behind the glass, many scuffs on the frame surface, and an orange thrift store price sticker in the upper right. The matte shows some discoloration and potential moisture spotting. The craftsmanship is indicative of high-volume commercial production from the Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century traditional era.
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