Moonlight
Limited edition lithographic print on paper • Richard 'R.' Mader
Style & Movement
Contemporary Romantic Realism / Luminism; reminiscent of the 'Painter of Light' style popularized by Thomas Kinkade
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography from an original oil painting; signed and numbered by hand in graphite below the image area
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (circa 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches (image size); horizontal landscape format housed in a wood frame with a cream mat
Subject Description
A nocturnal harbor scene featuring a full moon reflecting over water, a Mediterranean-style coastal village with glowing interior lights, and figures enjoying a dockside terrace. The composition emphasizes warmth and idyllic tranquility.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible evidence of moisture damage and subsequent rippling/staining
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a commercial art gallery or home decor retailer; marked as edition 124/950
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of late 20th-century commercial landscape art designed for mass-market appeal, focusing on escapist and idealized European-style scenery.
Notable Features
Includes a handwritten title 'Moonlight', an edition number '124/950', and the artist's signature 'Mader' in the lower margin.
Condition Issues
Significant water damage or damp-tide marks are visible in the upper right sky quadrant and along the right edge; the paper shows atmospheric rippling ('cockling') throughout.
Conservation Recommendations
The current frame and mat appear non-archival; the piece should be removed from the moisture-damaged environment. Professional deacidification or flattening could be pursued, but costs would likely exceed the market value.