Tulip
Framed print/reproduction on paper • Audrey Wendol (signed in plate)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Decorative / Soft Focus Floralism
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography or digital print on paper with a soft-focus photographic style
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (c. 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 10 x 10 inches; Square format
Subject Description
A close-up, stylized depiction of a single pink tulip bloom against a mottled purple/lavender background. The image features soft edges and a painterly border treatment within the print.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (visible surface dust and retail labeling)
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$1.00 - $10.00 USD (typically sold as a household sundries lot)
Provenance History
Secondary market thrift inventory; specifically labeled as 'CommunityAid Household/Wall Decor' with a $2.99 price tag.
Art Historical Significance
Low; this is a commercial decorative print intended for mass-market home interior retail (such as TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, or Bed Bath & Beyond).
Notable Features
Features a printed signature of Audrey Wendol and the title 'TULIP' in lower margins; housed in a silver-painted wood or composite frame with a beaded inner lip.
Condition Issues
Major retail sticker on glass partially obscuring the top right; minor scuffing on the silver-toned beaded frame; possible light fading from UV exposure.
Conservation Recommendations
Remove adhesive residue from glass; clean with a microfiber cloth; avoid direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the pigments.