Fence Garden II by Vicky Abad

This is a limited edition lithograph print titled 'Fence Garden II.' The artwork depicts a vibrant cottage garden scene in an impressionistic style, featuring a cream-colored house partially obscured by lush, colorful flora. Dominant colors include deep reds of blooming bougainvillea, bright yellows of foreground flowers, and various shades of purple, blue, and green. A rustic blue and white picket fence runs through the lower third of the composition. The print is hand-signed by the artist 'V. Abad' in the lower right corner and titled 'Fence Garden II' in the center. In the lower left, it is hand-numbered 3/485, indicating it is one of a limited series. The image is professionally matted with a double mat (white with a blue inner accent) and housed in a modern blue-toned frame with glass. The print shows good color saturation and fine detail consistent with high-quality lithography on textured paper. The condition appears fair to good locally, though there are visible foxing spots and yellowing on the surrounding white mat board, suggesting some environmental aging or humidity exposure. The artwork itself remains vibrant with no immediate signs of fading or mechanical damage.

I have examined the digital representation of 'Fence Garden II' by Vicky Abad. This limited edition lithograph (3/485) exhibits the vibrant, impressionistic style characteristic of Abad's commercial body of work. The signatures and numbering appear consistent with known examples from this series. My physical assessment of the condition via the provided imagery reveals significant concerns: while the pigment within the lithographic ink remains saturated, the secondary materials show distress. There is evident foxing and acidification (yellowing) on the matting, which often indicates that the artwork has been exposed to high humidity or non-archival mounting materials. This environmental damage has likely affected the paper substrate of the print itself, potentially lowering its long-term stability and value. The secondary market for Vicky Abad’s floral lithographs is currently stable but saturated, with similar works frequently appearing in decorative art auctions. The low edition number (3/485) adds slight appeal to collectors, but the condition issues of the housing significantly detract from the top-end market value. Full authentication and valuation are limited by the digital nature of this inspection. A definitive appraisal would require an out-of-frame examination to check for 'light tan' or 'tide lines' on the print edges hidden by the mat, as well as a UV light inspection to check for foxing on the verso. Further provenance documentation or a certificate of authenticity from the original gallery would be required to confirm the print's history and ensure it is not a later photographic reproduction.