Flower Boxes
Limited edition print / Lithograph on paper • James W. Harris (signed in pencil, lower right)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Realism with illustrative influences
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography based on a watercolor original; characteristic use of transparent washes and fine line work reproduced through printing.
Creation Period
1991 (dated in lower right margin)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 26 x 20 inches including frame; Landscape format
Subject Description
An architectural scene depicting a brick residential entry with flower boxes hanging from windows. The composition focuses on the interplay of sunlight and shadow on red brickwork, a wrought-iron railing, and a shaded sidewalk, capturing a quiet, urban moment.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the print appears well-preserved within its framing, though the matting shows standard age-related characteristics.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a commercial gallery or art fair in the early 1990s. The piece is numbered 21/925, indicating it is one of a large commercial edition.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of late 20th-century American decorative regionalist art. Harris is known for his serene architectural and nature studies, often focusing on Southern or historical American locales.
Notable Features
Hand-signed and titled in pencil by the artist; numbered edition (21/925); includes original 1990s mahogany-style wood frame with double matting.
Condition Issues
Minor fading is possible due to light exposure; edges of the paper may show slight acidic discoloration from the original matting.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading. Consider re-matting with acid-free museum-grade board to prevent foxing or yellowing.