Alan Wolton Print Appraisal

Framed Watercolor-Style Print of Hobie Cat Sailboats by Alan Wolton

This item is a framed landscape-oriented lithographic print, likely reproduced from an original watercolor or gouache painting by the artist Alan Wolton. The artwork depicts a vibrant regatta of 'Hobie Cat' style catamarans gathered at a shoreline. The color palette is bright and characteristic of coastal decor, featuring multi-colored striped sails in shades of blue, yellow, orange, green, and red. The sails feature visible hull and sail numbers, such as '92056' and '09244', adding a sense of realism to the maritime scene. The reflection of the colorful sails is captured in the soft blue water in the foreground, demonstrating a high level of artistic detail in the rendering of light and mirror surfaces. The composition includes small human figures on the beach, suggesting a festive, sun-lit atmosphere. The piece is professionally housed in a traditional gold-toned frame with beaded detailing along the edges. It is double-matted, featuring a thick off-white inner matting with a thin red accent border that complements the warm tones in the sails. A signature, presumably 'Alan Wolton,' is visible in the lower right-hand corner. The condition appears sound, with no immediate signs of foxing, moisture damage, or fading, though the frame shows minor age-related patina. This style is indicative of late 20th-century coastal art, likely dating from the 1980s or 1990s.