Floral Composition on Maroon Background
Commercial Art Print (Lithograph/Offset Lithograph) • Vivian Flasch
Style & Movement
Contemporary Decorative Art / Transitional Floral
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset printing on textured paper stock, imitating the look of acrylic or gouache painting with visible brushwork and impasto in the reproduction.
Creation Period
Late 20th century (Circa 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8x10 or 11x14 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
A close-up botanical study featuring cream or off-white flowers with long green stems and dark leaves against a stylized, deep maroon/burgundy field. The composition uses a torn-paper effect or irregular borders common in decorative home prints.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Poor - Significant physical damage with surface tearing and improper adhesive use.
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 USD
Auction Estimate
$0 - $10 USD (Decorative value only)
Provenance History
Published by Arthur A. Kaplan Co., Inc., N.Y.C. (Reference VH 7537). Likely sold through a mass-market retailer, framing shop, or home decor catalog.
Art Historical Significance
Vivian Flasch is a prolific commercial artist whose work dominated the home decor market in the 1990s. While culturally ubiquitous in middle-class interiors of the era, the work holds low art-historical value as it is a mass-produced item rather than an original painting.
Notable Features
Features the artist's printed signature 'Vivian Flasch' and a publisher's credit line 'PUBLISHED BY © ARTHUR A. KAPLAN CO., INC., N.Y.C. VH 7537' along the bottom margin.
Condition Issues
Visible surface paper loss (tearing) near the center bottom; presence of yellowed/clear sticky tape applied directly to the surface causing permanent damage and residue.
Conservation Recommendations
Conservation is not economically viable as the cost would far exceed the replacement value. Avoid further use of adhesive tape; if display is desired, use acid-free matting to hide the damaged lower edge.