Golden Bond (or Sleeping Puppy and Matriarch)
Print on paper, housed in a wooden frame with a decorative oval matting. • Harrison (signed in the lower left of the oval image).
Style & Movement
Contemporary Realism / Animalier / Decorative Illustration.
Medium & Technique
Offset lithograph or commercial print likely derived from an original pencil or soft-toned acrylic/gouache painting; features soft blending and sfumato-like transitions.
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century (circa 1980-2000).
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8x10 inch image size, approximately 11x14 inches in the horizontal rectangular wooden frame.
Subject Description
A sentimental depiction of an adult Labrador/Golden Retriever-type dog sleeping nose-to-nose with a small white puppy. The composition uses an oval vignette to focus on the intimate, nurturing narrative.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; the artwork appears protected by glass, but the frame and glass surface show significant accumulation of dust and cobwebs.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD.
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD (suggested for local or thrift-style auctions).
Provenance History
Likely a mass-market retail purchase from a gallery or home decor store; no visible gallery labels or exhibition history on the front.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the late-20th-century trend of 'Animalier' art intended for domestic decoration, emphasizing the emotional connection between animals.
Notable Features
Features a distinct stylized cursive signature 'Harrison' and an oval 'cameo' style layout that was highly popular for home interiors in the 1990s.
Condition Issues
Surface dust, cobwebs, and potential light foxing or yellowing behind the glass due to non-acid-free matting. Some scuffs on the wood frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional cleaning of the glass and frame is required; consider rematting with acid-free materials to prevent future paper acidification.