Miss Minnie
Mass-produced decorative print on paper under glass • Sir John Everett Millais (after)
Style & Movement
Victorian / Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (Late Period)
Medium & Technique
Offset lithographic reproduction of an oil painting; features a flat, mechanical dot structure rather than original brushwork
Creation Period
Original painting 1882; this specific reproduction likely late 20th century (c. 1980-2000)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 11 x 14 inches (image) / 16 x 20 inches (frame); Portrait format
Subject Description
A sentimental portrait of a young girl with blonde hair wearing a blue pinafore and black dress, seated on a cushion while playing with a doll, accompanied by a small black and white kitten wearing booties
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (Decorative Grade); colors appear slightly faded/light-struck, thrift store pricing label adhered to the glass
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$0.00 - $10.00 USD (Typically sold as a lot with other decorative items)
Provenance History
Commercial retail origin (home decor market); currently situated in a secondary secondhand market (CommunityAid thrift store price tag $4.99 visible)
Art Historical Significance
Low as a reproduction; however, the original original work by Millais is a significant example of the artist's move toward lucrative, sentimental Victorian genre portraiture following his early Pre-Raphaelite phase
Notable Features
Housed in a contemporary mass-market frame with a printed paisley-patterned matting; the thrift store inventory sticker '06/25 CommunityAid $4.99' is a modern provenance marker
Condition Issues
Fading from UV exposure; adhesive residue from price tag on glaze; minor scuffs to the composite paisley-patterned frame
Conservation Recommendations
No professional conservation recommended as the cost exceeds market value; clean glass with a lint-free cloth and keep out of direct sunlight to prevent further fading