Skip to main content
Home

Main navigation

  • Free Appraisals
    • Get a Free Appraisal
    • View Appraisals
    • Local Appraisers
  • Classifieds
  • Blog
  • Shows
    • Antique Shows, Flea Markets, & Swap Meets Map
    • Upcoming Shows
User Menu
  • Login
  • Help
  • Register

Breadcrumb

  1. Home

Antique Framed Needlework Cowboy Art

By jjohn22, 18 April, 2025
Description

This appears to be a framed needle work folk art.  It's beautifully framed.

Category
Fine Art
Medium
Needle work???
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Width 19 1/2" Length 23 1/2"
Weight
7 lbs.
History
A neighbor in a log cabin house gave this to me. It looks very old.
For Sale?
No
Photos
Profile picture for user NaidaTheCollector

NaidaTheCollector

3 weeks 2 days ago

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):

  • Retail/Decorative Estimate: $75–$125
  • 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.

No votes yet

jjohn22

3 weeks 2 days ago

Thank you.

Thank you.

No votes yet
  • Log in or register to post comments

Today’s Featured Blog

Beyond the Price Tag: The Hidden Factors That Influence Antique and Collectible Value

More Blog articles…

Recent Appraisals

  • Spinet Writing Desk
  • Sunrise
  • Antique Nested Tables
  • Gone with the Wind Hard Copy Book MCMXXXVI Edition
  • Antique European 800 Silver Sugar? Bowl
  • raw jade rock
  • Partners Desk
  • Antique 1897 T. G. McCarthy Presidential Portraits
  • Signed picture of Woodrow Wilson
  • Stone Carving
See more appraisals…

Recent Appraisal Comments

  • Selling Options in Richmond, VA
  • Antique American Spinet Writing Desk
  • Would like to know the value…
  • Impressionist Oil Painting Signed “Vincent”
  • Antique Black Lacquer Nesting Tables with Mother of Pearl Inlay
  • Nicely painted (frame is a…
  • Thank you.
  • “Gone With the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell – 1936 Edition
  • Antique European 800 Silver Sugar Bowl (Possible Jugendstil)
  • Raw Jade Specimen (British Columbia Origin)

Recent Blog Articles

  • Beyond the Price Tag: The Hidden Factors That Influence Antique and Collectible Value
  • Beyond the Price Tag: Unlocking the Hidden Stories in Your Family Heirlooms
  • Antiques as an Investment: Beyond the Hype, What's Actually Worth It?
  • Is it Real or Just Really Old? Your Guide to Spotting Fake Antiques (and How to Protect Yourself)
  • Beyond the Dust: Unearthing the Stories Behind Your Antiques (and Why Knowing Matters)
  • Unlocking Time's Treasures: Your Essential Vintage Watch Value Guide
  • Navigating the Dip: Smart Strategies for Selling Your Antiques, Collectibles, and Art in a Down Market

More Blog articles…

© 1995- InstAppraisal™, Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions of Use