Bantams
Limited edition print or original work on paper • Sue Waller (signed 'Sue Waller' lower right)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Illustrative / British Printmaking School
Medium & Technique
Linocut or woodblock print techniques, possibly combined with screenprinting or gouache, featuring heavy stippling and textured mark-making
Creation Period
1991
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 30 x 30 cm, square format, presented in a portrait-oriented mat
Subject Description
A trio of bantam chickens (rooster and hens) depicted against a heavily textured, hay-like background. The composition uses a flat perspective typical of printmaking, focusing on the rhythmic patterns of the feathers and the organic shapes of the birds
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent based on visual inspection; colors appear vibrant and the paper is clean
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a gallery or studio in the early 1990s; one owner based on the date and contemporary nature of the work
Art Historical Significance
Representative of late 20th-century British natural history illustration. Sue Waller's work is noted for its decorative use of color and texture in depicting domestic and rural subjects
Notable Features
Hand-signed 'Sue Waller 1991' in pencil and titled 'Bantams' in the lower margin; features distinctive cross-hatched texture in the background
Condition Issues
No visible foxing, yellowing, or structural damage. Minor potential for light fading if it has been exposed to UV
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the work is mounted under UV-protective glass and use acid-free archival matting to prevent backboard staining