Shirley Felts Art Appraisal

Framed Print of 'Flower Garden' by Shirley Felts

This is a framed art print titled 'Flower Garden,' featuring a charming watercolor landscape of a row of traditional thatched-roof cottages adorned with prolific floral arrangements. The print displays a vibrant palette including purple lavender-like flowers in the foreground, yellow and white blooms along the garden wall, and red accents in window boxes. The cottages are characterized by white-washed stone walls, a prominent bright blue door on the far left, and a mixture of green and pink doors further down the row. The straw thatch is rendered in warm golden tones. Based on the visible text in the bottom margin, the piece is titled 'Flower Garden' in cursive script and includes a printed signature on the right, which matches the style of artist Shirley Felts, known for her botanical and cottage-themed watercolor works. The print is housed behind glass in a multi-layered presentation: it features a wide white mat with a thin black inner border, all set within a gold-toned metallic or wood frame. The visible portion of the frame shows a classic rounded profile with some minor surface dust and light reflective glare. The condition appears fair to good commercially; while no major tears or fading are immediately obvious under the high-glare lighting, the matting shows slight discoloration consistent with age and exposure to light. This style of decorative art is typical of late 20th-century home decor (circa 1980s-1990s).