San Francisco - Lombard Street
Original watercolor painting or high-quality decorative print on paper • Signed 'Legaí' (likely a local San Francisco regional artist or commercial illustrator)
Style & Movement
Regionalism / Contemporary illustrative realism
Medium & Technique
Watercolor and possibly graphite underdrawing; techniques include wet-on-dry for structural details and soft washes for foliage
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, likely circa 1980-1995 based on the style of cars and architectural rendering
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 11x14 inches (sight), landscape orientation, professionally matted and framed
Subject Description
A panoramic view of the famous 'crooked' section of Lombard Street in San Francisco. The composition features the winding red-brick road lined with hydrangea bushes, classic Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and vintage cars ascending the hill.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the work shows slight evidence of light fading typical for watercolors but appears well-preserved behind glass
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $75
Auction Estimate
$10 - $40
Provenance History
Unknown; currently identified as a thrift store find (Community Aid label visible, priced at $8.99). Likely originally sold as tourist art or local decor in the Bay Area.
Art Historical Significance
Low art historical significance; most relevant as a piece of local travel memorabilia or decorative regional art capturing San Francisco's urban topography.
Notable Features
Hand-inscribed title 'San Francisco - Lombard Street' in the lower left corner and a distinctive 'Legaí' signature in the lower right; multi-layered matting (pink and green hues) characteristic of 1980s-90s framing styles.
Condition Issues
Possible minor sun-fading/UV damage to pigments; slight yellowing of the mat board; sticker residue on the glass.
Conservation Recommendations
Replace the current matting with acid-free archival materials; use UV-protective glass if re-framed; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent further fading of watercolor pigments.