
Thomas McKnight 'Moonlit Interior' Serigraph
This is a framed serigraph on paper by the renowned American contemporary artist Thomas McKnight, most likely dating from the 1980s or 1990s. The artwork features McKnight’s signature 'Modern Naive' style, characterized by a dreamlike, sun-drenched (or in this case, moonlit) interior scene with a heavy emphasis on flat color planes, intricate patterns, and Mediterranean architectural motifs. The composition depicts a grand room with pink walls, a potted citrus tree, a grand piano, and a panoramic view through French doors of a blue coastline under a crescent moon. The color palette is vibrant, utilizing rich purples, deep blues, yellow, and soft pinks. The piece is housed in a decorative setting consisting of a wide burgundy or maroon mat with a thin light blue accent border, all contained within a simple white or light-colored frame. The construction suggests a commercial gallery mounting. While specific hand-signatures or edition numbers (e.g., fractional numbers like 14/200) are not clearly visible in the low-resolution image, they are standard for this artist's work. The visible condition shows some minor scuffing on the frame edges and potential slight fading of the mat board, but the central image appears well-preserved behind glass.
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Estimated Value
$600 - $900
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Category
Fine Art - Prints & Multiples
Appraised On
March 24, 2026
Estimated Value
$600 - $900
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Thomas McNight
Item Description
This is a framed serigraph on paper by the renowned American contemporary artist Thomas McKnight, most likely dating from the 1980s or 1990s. The artwork features McKnight’s signature 'Modern Naive' style, characterized by a dreamlike, sun-drenched (or in this case, moonlit) interior scene with a heavy emphasis on flat color planes, intricate patterns, and Mediterranean architectural motifs. The composition depicts a grand room with pink walls, a potted citrus tree, a grand piano, and a panoramic view through French doors of a blue coastline under a crescent moon. The color palette is vibrant, utilizing rich purples, deep blues, yellow, and soft pinks. The piece is housed in a decorative setting consisting of a wide burgundy or maroon mat with a thin light blue accent border, all contained within a simple white or light-colored frame. The construction suggests a commercial gallery mounting. While specific hand-signatures or edition numbers (e.g., fractional numbers like 14/200) are not clearly visible in the low-resolution image, they are standard for this artist's work. The visible condition shows some minor scuffing on the frame edges and potential slight fading of the mat board, but the central image appears well-preserved behind glass.
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