
Framed Botanical and Entomological Art Print
This is a rectangular matted and framed art print featuring a naturalist composition of two purple irises and a yellow swallowtail butterfly set against a dark, moody background. The artwork utilizes a vibrant color palette, specifically deep violets, purples, and magenta for the flower petals, contrasted with the bright yellow and black patterns of the butterfly wings. The piece is professionally mounted with a double mat: a thin white inner reveal and a wide primary teal-green mat. The frame is constructed of wood with a distressed off-white or light wood-grain finish, suggesting a rustic or contemporary country style. A visible signature appears in the lower right area of the printed image, although it is partially obscured by the matting. The quality of the print suggests a commercial reproduction of a watercolor or colored pencil original, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century. The condition appears to be very good with no visible foxing, fading, or moisture damage to the paper, and the frame shows minimal signs of wear beyond its intentional distressed finish. The glass provides a clear protective barrier, though it exhibits slight glare from external lighting in this view.
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Estimated Value
$65.00 - $110.00
Basic Information
Category
Wall Art & Decorative Prints
Appraised On
March 8, 2026
Estimated Value
$65.00 - $110.00
Item Description
This is a rectangular matted and framed art print featuring a naturalist composition of two purple irises and a yellow swallowtail butterfly set against a dark, moody background. The artwork utilizes a vibrant color palette, specifically deep violets, purples, and magenta for the flower petals, contrasted with the bright yellow and black patterns of the butterfly wings. The piece is professionally mounted with a double mat: a thin white inner reveal and a wide primary teal-green mat. The frame is constructed of wood with a distressed off-white or light wood-grain finish, suggesting a rustic or contemporary country style. A visible signature appears in the lower right area of the printed image, although it is partially obscured by the matting. The quality of the print suggests a commercial reproduction of a watercolor or colored pencil original, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century. The condition appears to be very good with no visible foxing, fading, or moisture damage to the paper, and the frame shows minimal signs of wear beyond its intentional distressed finish. The glass provides a clear protective barrier, though it exhibits slight glare from external lighting in this view.
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