Harrison Fisher The American Girl in France Framed Print Antique Gold Oval Gesso Frame Charles Scribner's Sons

An early Harrison Fisher print titled The American Girl in France, displayed in an ornate oval gold-tone frame with embossed floral decoration. The print was originally published by Charles Scribner's Sons and captures the elegant Edwardian style that made Fisher's illustrations famous.

Whether displayed in a dressing room, library, gallery wall, or vintage-inspired home, this framed print brings timeless fashion illustration and antique charm to any space.

Details

• Item: Framed Harrison Fisher Print
• Title: The American Girl in France
• Artist: Harrison Fisher
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
• Date: Originally published circa 1909
• Frame: Oval embossed gold-tone decorative frame
• Materials: Paper print under glass with ornate metal or gesso-style frame (exact frame material not confirmed)
• Color: Gold frame with soft pastel illustration
• Maker/Mark: Charles Scribner's Sons copyright visible on print; no maker's mark found on frame
• Style: Edwardian, Victorian Revival, Fashion Illustration
• Measurements: Approximately 16 inches tall

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Original Harrison Fisher title and publisher remain visible.
• Frame displays beautifully with rich embossed detailing.
• Display easel remains attached to the back.
• Artwork retains attractive vintage color.

Issues / Wear

• Age-related wear is present throughout the frame.
• The print shows visible creases and waviness under the glass, as shown in the photographs.
• Minor age wear and finish loss consistent with vintage display.

Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect with minimal signs of age.
• Very Good: Light wear from careful use.
• Good: Honest vintage wear while remaining attractive and displayable.
• Fair: Significant cosmetic wear or damage.

Collector's Notes

Harrison Fisher became one of America's most celebrated illustrators during the early twentieth century, creating elegant women known as the "Harrison Fisher Girls." His work regularly appeared in books and magazines published by Charles Scribner's Sons.

Collectors often seek these framed examples not only for the artwork but also for their ornate Edwardian frames, which frequently have decorative value in their own right.

This example combines both the classic Fisher illustration and an eye-catching antique-style oval frame that works well in traditional, Victorian, or cottage-inspired interiors.

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