F.S. Church 'Bear's Christmas' Print from Harper's Weekly

This is a monochrome illustration print titled 'Their Christmas Dinner' by Frederick Stuart Church (signed and dated 1887 in the lower left corner). The artwork depicts an anthropomorphic scene of bears wearing aprons and chef hats, cooking a meal over an open fire in a snowy forest, surrounded by other woodland creatures like ducks and small cubs. The print appears to be a page or a lithographic reproduction from Harper's Weekly (indicated by the top text 'HARPER'S WEEKLY' and 'SECTION II'). Physically, the piece is rectangular and rendered in shades of grey, black, and white on a light cream or off-white paper stock. It is housed in a modern white-washed wooden frame with a decorative textured grain, featuring a float mount with clear glazing. The signature 'F.S. CHURCH X-MAS 87' is visible in a stylized script. The condition appears fair to good for its age, though there is visible horizontal rippling or 'cockling' in the paper throughout the center, likely due to moisture exposure or improper mounting. There are minor foxing spots or tanning at the edges consistent with paper from the late 19th century. The print shows high-quality cross-hatching and stippled details, reflecting the skilled illustrative style of Church, who was known for his whimsical and fantasy-based animal drawings. This piece captures a charming Victorian-era sense of humor and serves as a classic example of golden-age American illustration.