L Borris Watercolor Appraisal

Original Calla Lily Watercolor by L. Borris

This item is a framed original botanical watercolor painting featuring three stylized white calla lilies against a deep, dark blue background. The artist shows proficiency in wet-on-dry techniques, using soft pink and yellow gradients in the flower petals and detailed veins in the bright green leaves. The artwork is signed 'L. Borris' in white script at the bottom right and includes a traditional red vermilion artist seal (chop mark) positioned just above the signature, suggesting an influence of East Asian art styles. The painting is housed under glass within a clean, off-white mat and a contemporary flat-profile black frame. There is a significant condition issue: the glass is cracked in a long diagonal line stretching from the bottom center toward the middle of the composition, which poses a risk to the paper substrate if not addressed. The artwork itself appears to be in good condition with no visible foxing or fading, though the frame shows minor surface handling wear. The composition utilizes a vertical orientation that emphasizes the graceful stems of the lilies, giving it a modern, elegant aesthetic likely dating from the late 20th or early 21st century.