Seated Gentleman and Standing Woman with Fan (likely a high-fashion or ballroom scene)
Limited edition print on heavy paper (likely a serigraph or lithograph) • Likely Mian Situ or a similar artist working in a commercial/decorative figurative style (signed lower right 'Mian')
Style & Movement
Modern Figurative / Romantic Realism / Commercial Illustration style often associated with the 'California School' of figurative art
Medium & Technique
Multi-color printmaking process (serigraphy or lithography) utilizing vibrant layers and gestural, expressive line work mimicking gouache or watercolor textures
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1980 - 1995)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 30 x 24 inches (image size); Vertical (Portrait) format
Subject Description
A sophisticated social scene depicting a woman in a red-patterned ballgown holding a fan, standing beside a seated gentleman in formal evening attire. The background features architectural arches and pillars, suggesting a luxury hotel or opera house setting. The composition uses high-contrast lighting and loose, impressionistic strokes.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible rippling of the paper (cockling) suggests it may not be mounted to acid-free board and has responded to humidity.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; limited edition numbering (75/175) indicates it was sold through a gallery or print publisher.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the late 20th-century trend for decorative figurative prints that blended classical subjects with modern, expressive brushwork. Such works were popular in the high-end décor market.
Notable Features
Pencil signed by the artist in the lower right; hand-numbered 75/175 in the lower left margin, indicating its place within a limited run.
Condition Issues
Notable paper cockling/waviness visible under the glass; potential slight fading from UV exposure; original framing may contain non-archival materials causing acid burn over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Re-matted with acid-free museum board and spacers; replace standard glass with UV-protective acrylic or glass to prevent further fading and thermal expansion.
Collector Notes
signed and numbered