Michie Tavern
Print, offset lithographic reproduction on paper • P. Buckley Moss (Pat Buckley Moss)
Style & Movement
Americana, Folk Art
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography with hand-colored details or watercolor style printing on heavy wove paper
Creation Period
1989
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 12 inches image size within a square format, framed to roughly 20 x 20 inches
Subject Description
Depiction of the historic Michie Tavern in Virginia, rendered within a circular vignette format featuring a two-story white building with a balcony, stone wall, winding steps, and bare trees in a cool, muted winter or early spring palette.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition with minor dust and potential aging on the surrounding mat board; the print surface appears clean and stable under glass.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $250
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150
Provenance History
Published exclusively for WVPT in 1989 by P. Buckley Moss, Waynesboro, Virginia, printed by Good Printers, Inc., Bridgewater, Virginia. Likely acquired directly from a local gallery, charity auction, or primary collector.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the popular regional Americana print works of P. Buckley Moss, known for her distinctive style capturing historical landmarks and rural life in Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, often produced for charitable or PBS station fundraising efforts (such as WVPT).
Notable Features
Includes publisher and edition text along the lower margin, artist signature in the lower right of the image, and a handwritten pencil title 'Michie Tavern' in the lower center margin.
Condition Issues
Minor toning or dust accumulation on the internal mat board; no apparent foxing or tears on the print itself, though unexamined outside the frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the delicate blue and green inks. Acid-free rematting and UV-filtering glazing recommended for long-term preservation.