Young Flapper with Fringed Dress and Headband
Print, likely a photogravure or tinted lithograph on paper • Anonymous, likely produced for a commercial art publisher or a studio portraitist in the style of Edward Steichen or Baron Adolph de Meyer
Style & Movement
Pictorialism / Art Deco Portraiture
Medium & Technique
Hand-tinted print or photomechanical reproduction with soft-focus pictorialist technique
Creation Period
Circa 1920-1930
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 16 x 20 inches, vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A portrait of a young woman in Jazz Age attire, featuring a fringed shawl or dress, a classic bob hairstyle, and a thin headband. The composition is atmospheric, utilizing a shallow depth of field to create a dreamlike, ethereal quality typical of early 20th-century fashion photography.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; shows significant signs of environmental aging and potential moisture damage
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$40 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Likely a mass-produced decorative print for domestic interiors or a studio keepsake; no visible labels or artist signature present in the image.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the transition of high-fashion photography styles into the domestic middle-class market during the Interwar period; captures the 'New Woman' iconography of the 1920s.
Notable Features
The distinctive fringe of the garment and the soft-focus 'halo' around the subject's head are characteristic of 1920s commercial romanticism.
Condition Issues
Visible foxing (brown spots), significant fading/glaring due to glass, potential silvering or oxidation if it is a photo-based print, and slight yellowing of the paper support.
Conservation Recommendations
Remove from current non-archival acidic matting; remount using acid-free materials and UV-protective glass to prevent further fading and foxing.