This item is a vintage framed print titled "Old Stone Bridge" by artist Joe Sambataro, featuring a scenic landscape with cherry blossoms, a waterfall, and a bridge.
Artist: Joe Sambataro.
Frame: Gold and burgundy wood frame with 3-color matting.
Dimensions: Approximately 25" x 30".

Artwork Details;
The piece is a landscape lithograph print featuring a stone bridge over a waterfall, surrounded by pink cherry blossom trees and lush greenery. It is typically found in a large format with the following characteristics:
Dimensions: Approximately 31 inches wide by 25 inches high including the frame. The frame is antiqued in gold foil to give it the aged cracked gold appearance. (FRAME IS NOT CRACKED AMD GOLD IS NOT FLAKED OR DAMAGED)
Framing: Traditionally presented in a gold and burgundy wood frame with a three-layer matting.
Signature: The artist's signature, Sambataro, is visible in the lower-left corner of the print.

Factors Influencing Price from Denver art museum

Condition: Prices drop significantly if the print shows signs of "blue-fading" from sun exposure or if the frame has noticeable nicks.
Authenticity Marks: The presence of original Home Interiors or HOMCO stickers on the back can slightly increase desirability for specific brand collectors.
Originals vs. Prints: While your piece is a lithograph print, original oil paintings by Sambataro can reach higher auction values, with a record of $944 for some works.

While your specific piece is a widely distributed vintage print, an original oil painting of this same scene ("The Old Stone Bridge") is rarely seen on the public market. Generally, original Joe Sambataro oil paintings sell for anywhere from $300 to over $3,000, depending on the size and subject matter.

Market Prices for Originals

Because Sambataro has produced thousands of works—including over 2,500 original oils—his original art prices vary based on the specific series:

Landscape & Religious Themes: Smaller original oil paintings, such as colorful church scenes, have recently sold for approximately $300.
Mediterranean & Villa Scenes: Framed original oils like "Villa At Stia" are currently listed for around $1,440.
Large-Scale Works: Major original pieces, such as "L'amorosa," can be found with asking prices as high as $3,295.
Specialized Subjects: Original paintings that served as the basis for famous print runs, such as his golf-themed "Patio on Barr 3," are valued at roughly $1,500.

Auction Highs
At professional auctions, the record price for a Sambataro work is $944, achieved in 2022 for a piece titled "Incisa". Most of his original works at auction typically settle in the $300 to $500 range.

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