Item: Framed Needlework Folk Art Medium: Likely machine-stitched or screen-applied needlework-style print on canvas Framer/Label: Vanguard Studios, Pacoima, CA, USA Model/Code: 850105 (printed on original manufacturer label) Date Estimate: Late 1960s to early 1980s Dimensions: 23.5" tall x 19.5" wide Condition: Excellent (minor expected age wear on paper backing, frame intact, art protected) Weight: Approx. 7 lbs.
Description & Background:
This framed artwork is a textile or textile-printed image produced by Vanguard Studios, a prolific mid-century design house based in California. Vanguard was known for mass-producing decorative wall art and home accents during the 1960s–1980s, blending rustic Americana, Western, and modernist themes.
Collector's Resale Value: $45–$85 depending on regional demand and buyer interest
If confirmed as actual hand-stitched needlework rather than a printed textile, the value could increase toward $150–$200, especially if attributed to a known folk artist.
Recommendation:
This is a unique piece with strong nostalgic and decorative appeal. If you're uncertain whether it is truly needlework or a printed fabric, a local textile conservator or folk art appraiser could assist. It may be worth having it examined in person if you're considering insuring or reselling it.
Vanguard Studios Framed Needlework Cowboy Scene
Item: Framed Needlework Folk Art
Medium: Likely machine-stitched or screen-applied needlework-style print on canvas
Framer/Label: Vanguard Studios, Pacoima, CA, USA
Model/Code: 850105 (printed on original manufacturer label)
Date Estimate: Late 1960s to early 1980s
Dimensions: 23.5" tall x 19.5" wide
Condition: Excellent (minor expected age wear on paper backing, frame intact, art protected)
Weight: Approx. 7 lbs.
Description & Background:
This framed artwork is a textile or textile-printed image produced by Vanguard Studios, a prolific mid-century design house based in California. Vanguard was known for mass-producing decorative wall art and home accents during the 1960s–1980s, blending rustic Americana, Western, and modernist themes.
The scene captures a lively cowboy camp: musicians playing string instruments, men dancing, and others gathered in the background by covered wagons. While it resembles cross-stitch or needlepoint, many Vanguard pieces were mechanically printed onto fabric to mimic the appearance of needlework, which increased affordability and scalability for home décor.
Historical & Decorative Value:
Although not considered “fine art,” Vanguard pieces have become collectible for their nostalgic charm and period-authentic aesthetic, especially among mid-century Western or Americana décor enthusiasts. The frame and textile are in very good condition, which significantly supports the value.
Current Market Value (2025):
If confirmed as actual hand-stitched needlework rather than a printed textile, the value could increase toward $150–$200, especially if attributed to a known folk artist.
Recommendation:
This is a unique piece with strong nostalgic and decorative appeal. If you're uncertain whether it is truly needlework or a printed fabric, a local textile conservator or folk art appraiser could assist. It may be worth having it examined in person if you're considering insuring or reselling it.
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