Flaming June
Print - decorative lithograph/poster • Sir Frederic Leighton (Original artist); this specific item is a mass-produced museum print.
Style & Movement
Aestheticism / Academic Classicism (Original style)
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography on paper; modern mechanical printing technique reproduction of an oil painting.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (Modern reproduction)
Dimensions & Format
Large format vertical portrait; estimated 24 x 24 inches or 24 x 36 inches.
Subject Description
A sleeping woman in a curled position wearing a diaphanous bright orange dress. The background includes a marble terrace and a shimmering sea. Symbolism includes the oleander flower in the upper right, which represents the fragile link between sleep and death.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing glare from glass and visible framing, but appears structurally sound.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $100 USD (Decorative value only)
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a museum gift shop or commercial gallery (Museum Collection brand noted in bottom right). No historical provenance associated with a unique work of art.
Art Historical Significance
The original 1895 painting is considered Leighton's masterpiece and an icon of the Aesthetic movement. This print is a testimony to the work's enduring popularity in contemporary culture and its status as a widely recognized 'Victorian Mona Lisa.'
Notable Features
Includes printed text at the bottom: 'LORD LEIGHTON | FLAMING JUNE' and a 'Museum Collection' logo, clearly identifying it as a commercial reproduction.
Condition Issues
Surface reflections from glass; potential light fading depending on age/exposure; minor frame wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the inks. Use acid-free mounting if re-framing.