Babies in Flower Pots
Mass-produced offset lithographic print on cardstock (possibly a gift box lid or calendar backer) • Anne Geddes
Style & Movement
Contemporary commercial photography / Portraiture / New Age kitsch
Medium & Technique
Color offset lithography; commercial printing process on coated paper board
Creation Period
1998 (as indicated by the copyright text)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 12 inches; square format with central image inset
Subject Description
A whimsical studio photograph featuring eight infants positioned inside decorative flower pots arranged on wooden shelves. The infants are dressed in coordinated horticultural and insect-themed costumes, including bees, flowers, and strawberries.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible wear to the edges and corners of the cardstock, minor scuffing, and some age-related yellowing on white borders.
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $20 USD (offered as part of a lot)
Provenance History
Printed by URI International Australia and produced in New Zealand; likely sourced from a retail environment as a consumer product.
Art Historical Significance
Anne Geddes is a culturally iconic photographer of the 1990s known for her stylized imagery of infants. While not 'fine art' in the museum sense, her work is a significant touchstone of late 20th-century commercial photography and pop culture aesthetic.
Notable Features
Includes full production credits: '1998 ANNE GEDDES URI INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA' and 'PRODUCED IN NEW ZEALAND' with original contact numbers for the distributor.
Condition Issues
Dents and delamination at the corners; staining/foxing on the top right edge; surface abrasions across the printed area.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the commercial inks; store in an acid-free sleeve if preservation is desired.