The Fisherman and the Flying Fish (Descriptive Title)
Contemporary Illustration / Print on Glossy Panel • Undetermined; characteristic of modern commercial illustration or contemporary children's book art style
Style & Movement
Contemporary Illustration / Neo-Surrealism / Pop Art
Medium & Technique
Digital or mixed media illustration reproduced on a high-gloss substrate. Techniques include line drawing, watercolor-style digital gradients, and stylized pattern work.
Creation Period
Early 21st Century (c. 2010s-2020s)
Dimensions & Format
Large scale, approximately 48 x 36 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
A whimsical figure with an oversized orange turban, a blue beard, and a long pink nose standing with a fishing rod. He is surrounded by three red flying fish with wings. The figure wears a mustard-yellow garment decorated with fish-bone motifs and striped shoes.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The surface shows high reflectivity, but there are visible scuffs and surface scratches typical of high-gloss laminate/acrylic panels.
Estimated Market Value
$200 - $800 (USD) based on decorative value
Auction Estimate
$150 - $400 (USD)
Provenance History
Likely a professional interior decor piece or part of an illustration gallery series; no historic exhibition labels visible.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the intersection of contemporary digital illustration and large-scale decorative installations. It draws on traditions of folk-tale surrealism and mid-century modern character design.
Notable Features
High-gloss industrial finish; playful use of pattern-on-pattern (fish bones on the robe); hybrid creature imagery (winged fish).
Condition Issues
Visible surface abrasions, scuffing on the bottom right and left central edges, and potential mounting stress at the corners.
Conservation Recommendations
Non-abrasive cleaning of the glossy surface using microfiber and specialized acrylic cleaners; avoid direct fluorescent lighting to prevent fading of pigments.