Teels Island Print Appraisal

Teel's Island Art Print by Andrew Wyeth

This item is a framed professional art print of the 1954 watercolor 'Teel's Island' by the renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth. The image depicts a dory boat resting in dry grass on Teel's Island in Maine, with a weathered coastal structure in the background. The color palette is dominated by muted, earthy tones of sage green, grey, and ochre, characteristic of Wyeth's somber, naturalistic style. The print includes critical typographic labeling at the bottom margin, identifying the title as 'Teel's Island' and noting that the original work was a dry brush painting measuring 10 x 22 inches, formerly in the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery. The print is housed in a traditional dark-finish wooden frame with a prominent visible grain, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century assembly. Notable condition details include visible horizontal rippling or 'cockling' across the center of the print surface, likely due to humidity exposure or improper mounting over time. The paper shows age-related yellowing or tanning, particularly in the wide margins. There are bright reflections on the glass from overhead fluorescent lighting, but the frame appears structurally sound with some minor edge wear. The print serves as a high-quality reproduction of one of Wyeth's celebrated Maine-themed works, reflecting his mastery of light and solitude.