Ross Moody Signed Print of Vintage Radios 36/55 Appraisal
Category: Print
Description
This item is a framed print featuring a collection of vintage radio designs. The print is rendered in a limited color palette of black, white, grey, and yellow/gold tones. There are sixteen distinct radio designs depicted in a grid-like arrangement, four rows high and four columns wide. Each radio is presented in a simplified, illustrative style, highlighting key features such as knobs, speakers, and antenna. The print is housed within a simple black frame with a white mat surrounding the image. The frame appears to be made of a dark-colored wood or composite material with a smooth finish. The glass covering the print appears clean and free of significant scratches or damage. The white mat shows no visible discoloration or significant rippling. The print itself appears to be in good condition with no readily apparent tears, creases, or fading. The image is centered within the mat and frame. Visible on the bottom left corner of the print are handwritten details, consistent with a signed and numbered print edition. While the specific signature is not clearly legible from the image, the context provided indicates it is signed by "Ross Moody" and numbered "36/55", indicating a limited edition print.
Appraisal Report
Upon examination of the provided imagery, the item presents as a framed, limited edition print by artist Ross Moody, titled "Vintage Radios," numbered 36 out of a small edition of 55. The print appears to be in excellent condition, with no visible signs of fading, discoloration, tearing, or creasing. The colors—a striking palette of black, white, and yellow/gold—are sharp and vibrant. The piece is well-presented in a simple black frame with a clean white mat, both of which appear to be in good condition and complement the artwork effectively. The signature and numbering are consistent with an artist-signed limited edition print. The value of this piece is influenced by its low edition size (55), which increases its rarity and desirability among collectors of Moody's work or graphic art. The subject matter, vintage radios, also holds a broad appeal. Market research indicates that comparable limited edition prints by contemporary graphic artists with a similar following and edition size sell actively in this range. A primary factor impacting the value is the limited edition nature. However, authentication is limited by the digital examination. For a definitive valuation and full authentication, an in-person inspection would be required to assess the paper quality, printing technique (e.g., silkscreen, giclee), and to examine the signature firsthand. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) or provenance documentation would significantly bolster its value and confirm its legitimacy.
Appraisal Value
$150-250