Mixed Media Hippopotamus Diptych
This rectangular diptych is a horizontal mixed-media artwork housed within a dark, thin frame. The composition is divided into two distinct panels. The left panel features a sepia-toned or desaturated photograph of a hippopotamus standing on a rocky bank near a body of water, capturing the animal in a classic wildlife documentary style. The right panel is a heavily modified, expressionist version of the same or a similar image. It utilizes a dark, textured background with aggressive, white scribbled lines hovering over the hippo silohouette. Notable markings include stencil-style or stamped text at the bottom and right side containing words like 'DANGER' and 'ENDANGERED', which suggests a commentary on wildlife conservation. The work employs a contrast between representational photography and abstract street-art influences. The construction appears to be prints on board or paper, potentially finished with wax or resin which gives a matte, tactile quality. There is no visible artist signature in this view, but the style is contemporary, likely produced within the last 20 years. The condition appears stable with intentional distressing in the right panel to enhance its gritty, urban aesthetic.
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Estimated Value
$1,200 - $1,800
Basic Information
Category
Contemporary Mixed Media Art
Appraised On
February 3, 2026
Estimated Value
$1,200 - $1,800
Item Description
This rectangular diptych is a horizontal mixed-media artwork housed within a dark, thin frame. The composition is divided into two distinct panels. The left panel features a sepia-toned or desaturated photograph of a hippopotamus standing on a rocky bank near a body of water, capturing the animal in a classic wildlife documentary style. The right panel is a heavily modified, expressionist version of the same or a similar image. It utilizes a dark, textured background with aggressive, white scribbled lines hovering over the hippo silohouette. Notable markings include stencil-style or stamped text at the bottom and right side containing words like 'DANGER' and 'ENDANGERED', which suggests a commentary on wildlife conservation. The work employs a contrast between representational photography and abstract street-art influences. The construction appears to be prints on board or paper, potentially finished with wax or resin which gives a matte, tactile quality. There is no visible artist signature in this view, but the style is contemporary, likely produced within the last 20 years. The condition appears stable with intentional distressing in the right panel to enhance its gritty, urban aesthetic.
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