
Limited Edition Botanical Monoprint or Etching
This is a framed, multi-colored original print featuring a botanical composition of dried flowers and seed pods, including what appear to be Honesty (Lunaria) and wild umbellifer heads. The piece exhibits a sophisticated printmaking technique, likely a monoprint or an intaglio process such as etching with aquatint. The color palette is earthy and dramatic, utilizing a deep black background with highlights of cream, ochre, and muted purples and greens in the botanical elements. The composition is vertical and centered, showcasing fine detail in the lacy textures of the foliage. At the bottom of the image, pencil notations are visible, indicating it is a limited edition (marked 'A/P' for Artist Proof or a specific number), followed by a title in cursive and a signature on the right. The artwork is presented in a slim black frame with a cream-colored inner bevel mat, which shows some slight yellowing due to age. The condition appears sound, though there is substantial glare on the glass surface in the photograph, making it difficult to assess fine paper flaws; however, the print itself retains vibrant contrast and crisp edges. The style suggests late 20th-century contemporary printmaking, characterized by organic forms and high-contrast tonal values.
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Estimated Value
$450 - $700
Basic Information
Category
Fine Art - Prints & Multiples
Appraised On
February 9, 2026
Estimated Value
$450 - $700
Item Description
This is a framed, multi-colored original print featuring a botanical composition of dried flowers and seed pods, including what appear to be Honesty (Lunaria) and wild umbellifer heads. The piece exhibits a sophisticated printmaking technique, likely a monoprint or an intaglio process such as etching with aquatint. The color palette is earthy and dramatic, utilizing a deep black background with highlights of cream, ochre, and muted purples and greens in the botanical elements. The composition is vertical and centered, showcasing fine detail in the lacy textures of the foliage. At the bottom of the image, pencil notations are visible, indicating it is a limited edition (marked 'A/P' for Artist Proof or a specific number), followed by a title in cursive and a signature on the right. The artwork is presented in a slim black frame with a cream-colored inner bevel mat, which shows some slight yellowing due to age. The condition appears sound, though there is substantial glare on the glass surface in the photograph, making it difficult to assess fine paper flaws; however, the print itself retains vibrant contrast and crisp edges. The style suggests late 20th-century contemporary printmaking, characterized by organic forms and high-contrast tonal values.
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