
Framed Limited Edition Calla Lily Minimalist Photograph
This item is a framed, black and white limited edition photograph featuring a high-contrast, close-up study of a Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica). The composition focuses on the organic, curvilinear forms of the flower's spathe and spadix against a deep, void-like black background, reminiscent of the Modernist style popularized by Imogen Cunningham or Robert Mapplethorpe. Physically, the artwork is presented in a landscape orientation, housed within a white mat and a simple, rectangular black wood or composite frame. Notable markings include a handwritten edition number '1/10' (or similar) in the lower left margin and a stylized graphite signature with the date '01' in the lower right, suggesting it was produced in 2001. The photographic print appears to have a matte or satin finish with smooth tonal transitions. In terms of condition, the frame shows minor shelf wear at the corners, and the matting appears clean with no significant foxing or yellowing observed, though there is a small potential speck or surface mark on the upper right quadrant of the floral subject itself. The craftsmanship is professional, utilizing a wide border mat to draw the viewer's eye into the delicate textures and sculptural qualities of the plant.
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Estimated Value
$400 - $650
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Category
Fine Art Photography
Appraised On
March 9, 2026
Estimated Value
$400 - $650
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Unknown artist, untitled framed photo
Item Description
This item is a framed, black and white limited edition photograph featuring a high-contrast, close-up study of a Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica). The composition focuses on the organic, curvilinear forms of the flower's spathe and spadix against a deep, void-like black background, reminiscent of the Modernist style popularized by Imogen Cunningham or Robert Mapplethorpe. Physically, the artwork is presented in a landscape orientation, housed within a white mat and a simple, rectangular black wood or composite frame. Notable markings include a handwritten edition number '1/10' (or similar) in the lower left margin and a stylized graphite signature with the date '01' in the lower right, suggesting it was produced in 2001. The photographic print appears to have a matte or satin finish with smooth tonal transitions. In terms of condition, the frame shows minor shelf wear at the corners, and the matting appears clean with no significant foxing or yellowing observed, though there is a small potential speck or surface mark on the upper right quadrant of the floral subject itself. The craftsmanship is professional, utilizing a wide border mat to draw the viewer's eye into the delicate textures and sculptural qualities of the plant.
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