Fill Er Up Appraisal

Fill-Er-Up by d'Arcy W. Doyle

This is a limited edition offset lithograph print titled 'Fill-Er-Up' by the renowned Australian artist d'Arcy W. Doyle (1932-2001). The artwork depicts a nostalgic rural scene centered around a weathered, vintage service station or garage. Key subjects include a rustic early 20th-century truck and two young children playing in a toy pedal car, evoking a sense of mid-century childhood innocence and Americana influence in Australia. The print is rich in details of classic advertising signage, including 'Barnet Glass Tyres', 'Chrysler Service', 'Champion', and 'Texaco'. The color palette is dominated by warm earth tones, sepia, and rusted oranges, emphasizing the weathered texture of the tin buildings and machinery. Measuring approximately 16x20 inches (estimated including matting), the piece is signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right corner and is individually numbered '197/1500'. A small remarque or red stamp is visible in the lower left corner. The print appears to be in good condition, housed behind glass with a cream-colored mat, though some light reflection on the glass surface is present. This style is characteristic of Doyle's popular realist works from the late 20th century, which celebrate historical Australiana and everyday life.