Edward Bawden Appraisal

Edward Bawden Linocut Print, 'Flower Painting' (343/500)

This item is a framed linocut print by the renowned British artist Edward Bawden, titled 'Flower Painting', and is numbered 343 out of an edition of 500. The print itself appears to be executed in two colors: a vibrant green and a soft pink, against a white paper background. The composition depicts a dense arrangement of various botanical forms, including bell-shaped flowers (possibly Aquilegia or Columbine), smaller five-petal pink flowers (perhaps Geraniums or similar), and various leaves and ferns with detailed venation and textures created through the linocut technique. The background features hatched lines, suggesting depth and a stylized landscape or garden setting. The print is housed within a gilded, ornate wooden frame with a grooved or beaded inner edge, showing some signs of wear and minor chips to the gilding, consistent with age and handling. The matting surrounding the print is a light sage green color, which complements the green tones within the artwork. The overall size of the framed piece suggests a medium-sized artwork suitable for wall display. While precise dimensions are not provided, the scale relative to the wooden floorboards it rests on indicates it's likely around 12-18 inches in height. The visible condition suggests the print itself is well-preserved behind glass, though the frame exhibits some minor cosmetic wear. The distinct style of Bawden, characterized by bold lines, graphic simplicity, and a slightly whimsical quality, is evident. The limited edition numbering (343/500) and the visible signature (likely at the bottom right, though partially obscured in the image crops) are significant indicators of its authenticity and quality, placing it as a collectible piece of modern British printmaking.