Sunflower
Limited edition print (lithograph or giclée) on heavy cream paper • Attributed to Christopher Mudgett
Style & Movement
Contemporary Expressionism / Neo-Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Printmaking with hand-embellished or painterly textures, featuring broad gestural strokes and stippling in the flower head
Creation Period
2021 (dated bottom right)
Dimensions & Format
Large scale, approximately 40 x 30 inches; vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A close-up, dramatic study of a single sunflower head. The composition utilizes a limited palette of ochre, white, black, and tan. The petals are depicted with fluid, energetic strokes, while the central disk shows detailed texture, emphasizing the organic complexity of the flora through a monochromatic, moody lens.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; well-preserved under glazing within a custom frame
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,500
Auction Estimate
$1,000 - $2,500
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a contemporary gallery or the artist's studio; numbered 1/50 bottom left, indicating it is from a limited run
Art Historical Significance
Represents the modern continuation of the floral motif, a staple of art history from Van Gogh to Mapplethorpe, reimagined with a stark, modern aesthetic that focuses on form and light over naturalistic color.
Notable Features
Numbered 1 out of 50 in pencil; signed and dated '21' by the artist in the lower right margin; housed in a distinctive dark, textured wood frame that complements the work's earthy tones.
Condition Issues
No visible issues; minor reflections on the protective glass are present in the photograph but do not indicate damage to the print
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment; avoid direct UV exposure to prevent fading of the cream paper; keep in acid-free mounting