Central Park Lake Fall
Seriolithograph on paper • Alexander Chen
Style & Movement
Contemporary Hyper-Realism / Romantic Realism
Medium & Technique
Seriolithography combining lithographic printing with serigraph (silk screen) layering to enhance color depth and texture
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century
Dimensions & Format
11.5" x 17.5" (Image size), Landscape format
Subject Description
A vibrant autumnal scene of The Lake in Central Park, New York City. The composition features rowboats on the water in the foreground, dense foliage with changing fall colors in the midground, and the iconic San Remo apartment building rising above the tree line in the background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent (New/Retail condition)
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $450 USD (Retail price appearing as approximately $180 USD in the screenshot)
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Directly from art retailer Artman.net; typically distributed through major commercial galleries such as Park West Gallery.
Art Historical Significance
Alexander Chen is known for his hyper-detailed cityscapes and national park 'souvenir' style art. While popular in the commercial and cruise ship art markets, his work is valued more for its decorative appeal and technical precision than for academic art historical innovation.
Notable Features
Features the artist's signature hyper-realistic attention to architectural detail and atmospheric perspective; part of a larger series documenting New York City landmarks.
Condition Issues
None visible; contemporary digital/mechanical print production typically ensures high stability unless exposed to direct UV light.
Conservation Recommendations
Mount using acid-free archival materials; frame under UV-protective glass to prevent fading of the colored inks.