Roses (after Vincent van Gogh)
Miniature color print/novelty adhesive sticker or stamp reproduction on perforated paper • Original painting by Vincent van Gogh (1890); this object is a mass-produced commercial reproduction
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism (original style); Contemporary Novelty (current object category)
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography or digital inkjet printing on adhesive-backed paper; simulated perforation edges
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Modern novelty reproduction)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 1.5 x 1 inches (3.8 x 2.5 cm); vertical rectangular format with perforated border
Subject Description
A lush bouquet of white roses in a green vase against a light green background, originally painted by Van Gogh just before his departure from Saint-Rémy de Provence. It symbolizes rejuvenation and natural vitality.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing slight handling wear, but the print quality is intact. It appears to be a modern sticker or decorative stamp.
Estimated Market Value
Minimal; less than $1.00 USD (nominal value as a mass-produced stationery item)
Auction Estimate
N/A; not an item typically sold at fine art auctions. Marketable only as part of a bulk lot of stationery/ephemera
Provenance History
Likely acquired as part of a museum gift shop set, stationery pack, or a decorative sticker collection for personal use.
Art Historical Significance
The original 1890 painting is held by the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. and is globally significant as one of the artist's final floral masterpieces. This reproduction highlights the democratization of art through mass-produced ephemera.
Notable Features
Perforated edges mimicking a postage stamp; scaled-down miniature format designed for portability or decorative scrapbooking.
Condition Issues
Minor edge curling; potential degradation of adhesive backing over time; low-resolution screening visible upon magnification
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the inks; store in a dry, acid-free environment if attempting to preserve as ephemera.