Three Giraffes by Moonlight
Print on paper with decorative matting • C. Calderon
Style & Movement
Contemporary Decorative Art / Surrealist-inflected Wildlife Art
Medium & Technique
Screenprint or lithograph with airbrushed or gradient color effects
Creation Period
1991 (based on signature date) with an inscription from 2002
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches (image size); Portrait orientation
Subject Description
Three stylized giraffes in silhouette walking across a flat horizon line under a large full moon in a night sky. The composition uses a minimalist aesthetic with warm ochre and deep indigo tones.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the work shows significant moisture damage along the lower white margin edge
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Unknown original provenance; includes a personalized inscription: "As a token of friendship and appreciation 2002"
Art Historical Significance
Representative of late 20th-century commercial decorative prints designed for interior design markets; emphasizes mood and graphical simplicity over anatomical realism.
Notable Features
Includes artist signature 'C. Calderon 91' and a handwritten dedication that provides a specific provenance link to the year 2002.
Condition Issues
Visible water staining (tidelines) and foxing in the lower-left and lower-right maturation margins; potential slight fading from UV exposure.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional rematting to hide margin stains; replacement of current glass with UV-protective museum glass; keep away from direct sunlight and high-humidity areas.