Broubafour Courtyard
Print on paper, framed and matted • Signed indistinctly in pencil (possibly read as L. Restrepo or similar contemporary printmaker)
Style & Movement
Contemporary realism / Decorative print art
Medium & Technique
Likely a color lithograph or offset print with hand-finished watercolor touches or signing in pencil
Creation Period
Late 20th century, c. 1970s-1990s
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format; print aperture approximately 10 x 14 inches within a larger matted and framed presentation of roughly 18 x 22 inches
Subject Description
A European-style rustic courtyard scene featuring architectural elements such as arched doorways, shuttered windows, a stone-paved patio, large potted plants including an agave in a terracotta pot, and lush foliage creating a serene, warm ambiance.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The print appears well-preserved under glass, though the matting shows slight toning from age.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80
Provenance History
Acquired through the secondary retail art market or residential framing galleries; limited edition numbered piece from a private collection.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mass-market and mid-tier decorative print culture popular in late 20th-century residential interior design, offering accessible fine art prints for home decor.
Notable Features
Pencil numbering in the lower-left margin (820/1000), a descriptive title 'Broubafour Courtyard' in the lower-center margin, and a signature in pencil in the lower-right margin.
Condition Issues
Minor toning or yellowing of the paper mat board; glass and frame surface show minor dust and wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the inks. Optional replacement of acidic matting with acid-free conservation-grade board if re-framing.