Colonial Flash Back Print by Ivy Taylor Appraisal
Category: Art Print
Description
This appears to be a framed art print titled "Colonial Flash Back". The print features two figures in a vibrant, somewhat abstract style. The figure on the left wears an orange hat with a pink and white band and has bright yellow eyes with red crosses. The figure on the right is rendered with horizontal stripes of orange, brown, and pink, with closed eyes and distinctive white markings on the face. The background is a rich red color transitioning to dark at the top, with stylized swirling elements. There are vertical zigzag patterns visible on the left side. At the bottom, handwritten text identifies the title, a dedication "For Tommy and Jody with love", and a signature that seems to read "Ivy Taylor, June 1982, Artist's HC". The print is framed in a thin gold-colored frame behind glass. There are no visible condition issues such as tears, stains, or creases on the print itself, though the frame may show minor signs of age appropriate for its stated date. The colors appear bright and well-preserved. The style suggests a contemporary or late 20th-century work.
Appraisal Report
Based on my remote visual examination of the image provided, this appears to be an art print titled "Colonial Flash Back" by Ivy Taylor, dated June 1982. The print displays vivid colors and a unique stylized aesthetic. Visually, the print appears to be in excellent condition within its frame, showing no obvious signs of damage such as tears, stains, or creasing. The frame itself appears appropriate for the age stated and may exhibit minor wear consistent with age, which is typical. The handwritten dedication "For Tommy and Jody with love" and the signature with "Artist's HC" notation are visible, suggesting this may be a hand-colored or specific edition print, which can add value. However, without physical inspection, I cannot definitively verify the authenticity of the signature or determine the printmaking technique (e.g., serigraph, lithograph). Market demand for works by Ivy Taylor would significantly impact the value, but specific auction results or gallery sales data for her prints titled "Colonial Flash Back" are not readily available to me at this time. Prints from the early 1980s by lesser-known artists generally fall into a modest valuation range unless the artist has significant market traction. Factors impacting value include the artist's reputation, the specific edition size (Artist's HC suggests a smaller run), condition, and demand. For formal authentication, an in-person examination by an art prints expert is crucial to assess the printing technique and the veracity of the signature. Provenance documentation related to the artist or the recipients Tommy and Jody would also be highly beneficial for authentication and historical context.
Appraisal Value
$75 - $150