Personal Values (Les Valeurs Personnelles)
Fine art print reproduction of an oil painting on canvas • After René Magritte
Style & Movement
Surrealism
Medium & Technique
Offset lithographic print or high-quality photographic reproduction on paper
Creation Period
Late 20th century (reproduction of the 1952 original painting)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 10 x 12 inches (image), framed to approximately 14 x 16 inches, landscape format
Subject Description
A surreal interior bedroom scene featuring everyday objects rendered in massively disproportionate scales against a sky-wallpapered backdrop. A giant tortoise-shell comb rests on a small bed, a massive wine glass dominates the foreground, a large shaving brush sits atop a wardrobe, and an oversized match and soap-like object occupy the floor, creating a dreamlike dislocation of familiar things.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The print appears clean with vibrant colors, housed in a contemporary red wooden frame with minor surface dust on the off-white matting.
Estimated Market Value
$30 - $60
Auction Estimate
$20 - $40
Provenance History
Commercial art print acquired through retail or gallery framing channels, reflecting secondary distribution of famous 20th-century modernist imagery.
Art Historical Significance
Replicates one of René Magritte's most iconic Surrealist masterpieces, originally painted in 1952. The original challenges human perception by altering the scale of ordinary objects to make the familiar uncanny and question the nature of reality.
Notable Features
Presented in a contrasting, bold red modern frame that highlights the primary tones within the composition and gives the vintage print a contemporary decorative presentation.
Condition Issues
Minor age toning to the paper mat board; the underlying print appears well-preserved under glass.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the print inks. Standard indoor climate control with low humidity to protect paper and matboard.