Girl with Sheepdog
Limited edition print (lithograph or silkscreen) on paper • Mani (attributed based on the stylized signature within the image and on the margin)
Style & Movement
1970s Illustrative Pop / Graphic Art Style, characterized by clean lines, flat planes of color, and whimsical subject matter similar to the "Keane" or "Gorham" aesthetic.
Medium & Technique
Color lithography or serigraphy with flat ink fields and mechanical stippling; features a luncheon-arch or fan-shaped mat/format.
Creation Period
1978 (dated on the right side of the image)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 14x18 inches framed; fan-shaped (lunette) image format in a horizontal rectangular frame.
Subject Description
The composition depicts a young girl in blue clothing and a large black hat kneeling behind a white shaggy sheepdog. The background features a light blue picket fence and stylized purple and pink flowers. It utilizes a fan-shaped lunar or arch-topped format.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing some slight undulation of the paper and possible light fading proportional to its age.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80
Provenance History
Acquired via estate sale; presence of an edition number (204/1000) and repeated artist signature indicates a commercial fine art edition from the late 20th century.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the late 1970s commercial art market and decorative illustration trends. While not a primary movement-defining piece, it exemplifies the decade's preference for soft, decorative domestic scenes and popularized graphic prints.
Notable Features
Unique fan-shaped framing window; hand-noted edition number 204/1000; distinct stylized 1970s signature repeated in the print and pencil margin.
Condition Issues
Visible rippling in the paper (cockling) likely due to humidity or improper mounting; some surface dust; minor frame wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Remounting with acid-free archival matting and backing to prevent further acidity transfer; use of UV-protective glass to prevent color fading; keep in a temperature-controlled environment.
Collector Notes
Estate sale