Floral Still Life with Lily and Rooster Figurine
Print - decorative lithograph or high-quality commercial offset print • Anonymous commercial artist; possibly produced for home decor companies like Home Interiors & Gifts or similar decorative retailers.
Style & Movement
Retro-modernism / Decorative Mid-Century Aesthetic. Elements of Art Deco revival and Chinoiserie.
Medium & Technique
Ink on paper/cardstock; likely commercial lithography utilizing mechanical stippling or gradients for the flowers and a printed texture for the background.
Creation Period
Circa 1970s - 1980s based on the color palette and graphic design style.
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 18 x 24 inches; vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
A stylized still life composition featuring a pair of yellow lilies in a black tripod vessel with a blue bird motif. Beside the greenery and long seed pods, a small turquoise rooster figurine stands on a red platform against a marbled or 'crackle' textured brown background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The image remains vibrant and the paper appears flat, though it is viewed behind glass which may hide minor defects.
Estimated Market Value
$25 - $75 USD
Auction Estimate
$15 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a department store or home decor boutique for domestic residential use. No specific gallery or auction history visible.
Art Historical Significance
Low art historical significance; its value is primarily decorative. It represents the mass-produced interior design aesthetics of the late 20th century, combining traditional still life subjects with graphic, stylized elements.
Notable Features
The piece uses a unique high-contrast color scheme (teal, red, and yellow) against a complex textured background, which is signature of 1970s interior-coordinated art.
Condition Issues
Visible reflections on the glass suggest potential for slight fading if exposed to UV light. Possible minor foxing or acid-burn from non-archival backing, though not immediately apparent.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the piece is kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading. If valuable for sentimental reasons, consider reframing with acid-free matting and UV-protective glass.