Andrew V Stevovich Appraisal

Under Grapes by Andrew V. Stevovich

This item is a limited edition color etching or lithograph titled 'Under Grapes' by the prominent American artist Andrew V. Stevovich, dated 1992. The print depicts a stylized figure reclining among blades of grass, gazing upward at lush, heavy clusters of purple grapes hanging from a vine with vibrant green leaves. The artwork is characterized by Stevovich's signature style: smooth, precise line work, a flattened perspective, and a sense of enigmatic stillness reminiscent of Renaissance masters filtered through an Art Deco or modernist lens. The color palette is rich and saturated, featuring deep purples, earthy greens, and warm terracotta flesh tones against a dark background that provides heavy contrast. The print is numbered '9/100' on the lower left, titled 'Under Grapes' in the center, and pencil-signed 'Andrew V. Stevovich 1992' on the lower right of the margin. The work is executed on heavy cream-colored paper exhibiting a visible plate mark, indicating an intaglio process likely combined with aquatint to achieve the smooth tonal gradients in the skin and sky. There are minor signs of handling and slight foxing/spotting visible in the white margins, but the central image appears well-preserved with vibrant color retention and no visible tears or creases.