Vintage 1980s Fashion Portrait Print by Ferrara
Wall Art & Decorative Prints

Vintage 1980s Fashion Portrait Print by Ferrara

This is a quintessential 1980s fashion illustration print by the artist Ferrara, measuring approximately 23 by 19 inches including the frame. The artwork depicts a glamorous woman in a high-fashion pose, characteristic of the 'Nagel-esque' aesthetic popular during the decade. She is wearing an oversized, wide-brimmed hat and is draped in a voluminous white feather or faux fur stole. The palette is dominated by soft, pastel tones including lavender, mauve, and soft pinks, which are hallmark colors of the 1980s interior design trend known as 'Miami Vice' or 'Post-Modern' style. The subject's makeup features the era's signature heavy blue eyeshadow and bold red lips. The print is housed in a contemporary thin-profile metal frame, likely brushed aluminum or pale lavender-toned metal, which complements the artwork's color scheme. The composition uses a soft-focus, airbrushed technique that creates a dreamlike, ethereal quality. While the image shows the piece is in good displayable condition, there appears to be slight evidence of light fading or possible sun exposure common with paper ephemera of this age. The signature 'Ferrara' is typically located in the lower corner of the plate. This piece represents a significant period of commercial art history where fashion illustration and interior decorative prints intersected.

Estimated Value

$150 - $225

Basic Information

Category

Wall Art & Decorative Prints

Appraised On

March 4, 2026

Estimated Value

$150 - $225

Additional Details Provided By Owner

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Original print signed Ferrara retro 80’s art 23”x 19”

Item Description

This is a quintessential 1980s fashion illustration print by the artist Ferrara, measuring approximately 23 by 19 inches including the frame. The artwork depicts a glamorous woman in a high-fashion pose, characteristic of the 'Nagel-esque' aesthetic popular during the decade. She is wearing an oversized, wide-brimmed hat and is draped in a voluminous white feather or faux fur stole. The palette is dominated by soft, pastel tones including lavender, mauve, and soft pinks, which are hallmark colors of the 1980s interior design trend known as 'Miami Vice' or 'Post-Modern' style. The subject's makeup features the era's signature heavy blue eyeshadow and bold red lips. The print is housed in a contemporary thin-profile metal frame, likely brushed aluminum or pale lavender-toned metal, which complements the artwork's color scheme. The composition uses a soft-focus, airbrushed technique that creates a dreamlike, ethereal quality. While the image shows the piece is in good displayable condition, there appears to be slight evidence of light fading or possible sun exposure common with paper ephemera of this age. The signature 'Ferrara' is typically located in the lower corner of the plate. This piece represents a significant period of commercial art history where fashion illustration and interior decorative prints intersected.

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