Tattooed Audrey
Painting on large-format stretched canvas • Cara Lucia (signed lower right corner)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Pop Art / Urban Neo-Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Mixed media including acrylic, spray paint, and metallic pigments; techniques involve stenciling, expressive brushwork, and flat color blocking
Creation Period
Early 21st Century (Circa 2015-2023)
Dimensions & Format
Large scale portrait orientation (estimated 48 x 36 inches / 122 x 91 cm)
Subject Description
A stylized portrait of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', modernly reimagined with an arm sleeve tattoo featuring roses and a bird. The composition includes gold floral stencils (mandalas/dahlias) against a black and pink gestural background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the canvas appears taut with no visible tears, though some minor surface scuffs are common with matte acrylics
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $1,200 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a contemporary local boutique gallery; no visible secondary market labels
Art Historical Significance
Represents the modern trend of 'subversive nostalgia' where classic Hollywood icons are rebranded with contemporary subcultural aesthetics (tattoos, street art motifs) to appeal to millenial and Gen Z decor markets.
Notable Features
Distinctive signature of Cara Lucia; high-contrast use of gold metallic paint against flat black; the juxtaposition of 1960s elegance with modern tattoo culture.
Condition Issues
Potential minor pigment transfer or scuffing on the black matte areas; edges may show slight wear from being floor-nested.
Conservation Recommendations
Framing in a simple black floater frame to protect edges; display away from direct UV light to prevent fading of pink pigments; dusting with a soft, dry micro-fiber cloth only.