lithograph, title "Central Park 1985 IV", signed by artist
18 May 2026
Description

Harold Altman , excellent condition, framed lithograph AP 35

Dimensions

print 13 1.4" x 9"

Acquired from
Dealer or Gallery
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 10 hours
By David U.
May 19, 08:45 UTC
Fair Market Value
$300 - $700 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a framed lithograph or photolithographic print titled Central Park 1985 IV by American artist Harold Altman. Altman was known for his atmospheric depictions of New York parks and urban landscapes, particularly Central Park, rendered with a soft realist approach influenced by American tonalism and printmaking traditions of the late 20th century. The inscription “artist proof” visible in the lower left margin indicates this example was part of the artist proof allocation rather than the standard numbered edition, which generally makes it slightly more desirable to collectors. The print appears hand-signed in pencil at the lower right margin and dated within the title. Based on the visual texture and tonal transitions, this appears to be a high-quality lithographic or offset lithographic print produced from Altman’s original imagery during the 1980s. The framing is tasteful and period-appropriate, contributing positively to presentation value.

Condition appears very good overall, with no immediately visible major staining, foxing, tears, or significant fading from the photographs provided. Harold Altman’s prints maintain a modest but stable secondary market among collectors of American landscape printmaking and New York themed artwork, though values are considerably lower than his unique paintings. Artist proofs do command a premium compared to standard edition impressions when authentic and properly signed. The relatively small image size also places this piece within the more accessible collector market. Based on comparable sales for signed Harold Altman lithographs and artist proofs from the 1980s, the fair market value is approximately $300 to $700 USD.

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