Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
A framed black-and-white reproduction print of the iconic Paris cafe scene from the 1942 cinematic masterpiece 'Casablanca'. It captures Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine and Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund, complete with a bottle of Mumm Cordon Rouge champagne on their table.
Story
Released in 1942 during the dark early days of WWII, Casablanca was expected to be just another studio release. Instead, it became one of the greatest romances in movie history, capturing the bittersweet pain of lost love.
Maker / Origin
The backing label indicates this piece was framed or sold by 'Bogart's Graphics and Prints', a local retail print and framing shop formerly located in the Mayfair Mall in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This shop catered to the late-20th-century home decor market, specializing in popular culture and classic Hollywood imagery.
Condition & Value
The print shows some visible silvering, waviness, or moisture-related texture near the top edge under the glass. The metal frame shows minor surface wear, and the backing board is intact with the original retailer label. The minor warping reduces the decorative value slightly.
Full Research
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.