Monument Valley, Arizona / Utah
Landscape photograph, limited edition print on paper • Peter Lik (attributed based on signature style, subjects, and numbering format)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Landscape Photography; American Southwest Regionalism
Medium & Technique
Cibachrome or high-gloss digital archival pigment print; traditional color photography featuring long-exposure or golden-hour lighting to enhance geological saturation
Creation Period
2001 (as inscribed next to signature)
Dimensions & Format
Horizontal landscape panorama; estimated image size 20 x 40 inches (approx. 50 x 100 cm)
Subject Description
A panoramic sweeping view of Monument Valley's sandstone buttes during sunset or sunrise. The composition features the Mitten Buttes or similar formations bathed in high-contrast red-orange light against a lavender/blue twilight sky with scattered cumulus clouds.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the print appears vibrant with no visible fading, though the presence of glass reflections suggests it is framed behind standard or non-glare glass.
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,500 USD (Depending on specific title rarity and verification)
Auction Estimate
$800 - $1,800 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a Peter Lik Gallery (e.g., Las Vegas or Key West) or secondary art market. The numbering '80/950' indicates it was part of a large-scale commercial gallery edition.
Art Historical Significance
Peter Lik is a highly successful commercial photographer known for popularizing high-saturation, large-format wilderness photography. This piece represents the late 20th/early 21st-century trend of 'Fine Art' photography as a luxury decor commodity.
Notable Features
Hand-signed 'PL' and dated '2001' in the lower right margin; limited edition numbering '80/950' in the lower left; features the artist's signature high-gloss finish that mimics a metallic glow.
Condition Issues
Visible glare and reflections from the glazing; potential slight mat burn if non-archival materials were used in original framing, though Lik prints are typically professionally mounted.
Conservation Recommendations
Should be kept out of direct UV light to prevent color shifts in the red spectrum. Upgrade to Museum Glass or Optium Acrylic if not already present. Maintain stable humidity to prevent 'waviness' or cockling of the photograph.