Dear Steve, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the huge delay with the appraisal. The presented object appears to be a pastel drawing on paper with the measurements of 48 x 24 inches. The drawing depicts a nude and appears to be signed by "D. H. Howell" or "D. W. Howell". The second initial looks more than an W then an H. Considering the style and the condition of the paper this artwork was made in the last third of the 20th century. Sadly no further information regarding the biography of this artist is mentioned in reference books or similar databases. Works by this artist were recently not offered and sold on the international auction market. This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 50 to 100 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary. With kind regards, George
