Little Love
Limited edition print (Lithograph or Serigraph) on deckle-edge paper • Graciela Rodo Boulanger (Bolivian, b. 1935)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Figurative / Naïve Art (Art Naïf)
Medium & Technique
Multi-color lithography or serigraphy with collage-style elements including integrated music score, floral motifs, and script
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Circa 1995-2005)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20 x 24 inches; Vertical Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A whimsical, lyrical composition featuring stylized figures in 19th-century attire (top hats and bonnets), a fragment of a musical score, daisies, and cursive French/English text. The narrative evokes themes of romance, music, and nostalgia common in Boulanger's work.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; well-preserved under archival matting and glass
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,200 (including frame)
Auction Estimate
$400 - $700
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a private gallery or high-end cruise line art auction (such as Park West Gallery), where the artist is frequently represented.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of Boulanger's mature style, blending her training in music and visual arts. She is recognized for her playful, joyful depictions of childhood and French social life, and was named UNICEFs official artist in 1979.
Notable Features
Includes the artist's signature in pencil (bottom right) and likely an edition number (bottom left). The borders feature handwriting that reads 'Little love, a little kiss...' adding to the piece's poetic quality.
Condition Issues
No visible foxing, fading, or moisture damage. The deckle edge of the paper is intact.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV pigment degradation; maintain a stable humidity environment to prevent paper rippling (cockling).