I own a Monet orginal first edition lithograph framed painting. The painting is displayed in a glass covered wooden frame. The print is approx: 31" by 18 ". The frame is approx: 39" x 27".
The print is approx: 31" by 18 The frame is approx: 39" x 27"
Hello, this item is a framed lithographic print attributed to Claude Monet, titled Boats at the Shore, and claimed as a “first edition original.” The visible label inside the frame reads “original first edition print,” but this phrase lacks precision in the context of fine art authentication. Monet’s lifetime prints were primarily etchings and drypoints with very limited impressions, and lithographs attributed to him are typically posthumous reproductions issued by museums, publishers, or commercial decorators. Based on the style visible in the close-up, this appears to be a color reproduction, likely from the mid-to-late 20th century, rather than an authenticated lithograph issued during Monet’s lifetime.
Without supporting documentation such as a gallery-issued certificate, publisher’s colophon, or an edition number, this framed work should be categorized as a decorative reproduction. The large size (print approx. 31 x 18 inches, framed to 39 x 27 inches) and ornate frame add interior value but not art market credibility. Its estimated value lies between 100 and 250 USD, depending on local decorative art interest.