Charley Harper Anhinga Appraisal

Charley Harper, Water-Turkey (Anhinga) Serigraph

This item is a large-format vertical serigraph (silkscreen) print by the renowned American modernist artist Charley Harper, titled 'Water-Turkey' or 'Anhinga'. The piece features Harper's signature 'minimal realism' style, utilizing geometric shapes and flat color planes to depict an anhinga emerging from the water with a fish in its beak. The composition is centered on a teal or seafoam green background, with concentric white circles representing water ripples. The bird's body and the fish are rendered in shades of black, charcoal gray, and muted orange/yellow. Physically, the print is housed in a dark wood frame with a slim gold-toned metallic inner lip. The construction shows high-quality screen printing with sharp edges and opaque ink application. While no signature is immediately visible in the lower corners of this framed shot, these prints were typically part of limited editions produced in the 1970s. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, water damage, or fading of the vibrant teal ink. The glass provides a slight glare, but the paper seems flat against the mounting. The mid-century modern aesthetic and clean lines are characteristic of Harper's work for the Ford Times or his later iconic wildlife series.