Mystique (Portrait of a Fashionable Woman)
Original limited edition print on heavy art paper, likely a serigraph or lithograph with hand-embellishment. • Attributed to Kevin Tedora (based on visible signature lower right)
Style & Movement
Neo-Art Deco / Fashion Illustration / Contemporary Post-Modernism
Medium & Technique
Serigraphy or multi-layer lithography with hand-applied metallic leaf (gold/bronze) and gestural acrylic or oil pastel hand-embellishments. Techniques include broad sweeping brushstrokes and high-fashion illustration rendering.
Creation Period
Circa 1980s - 1990s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 40 x 30 inches (framed: 50 x 40 inches). Vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
A stylized, high-fashion female figure wrapped in a dramatic, swirling garment. The composition emphasizes elegance and mystery, featuring bold makeup (red lips), an oversized collar or cloak, and a decorative headpiece. The large, circular sweeping motions create a sense of movement and volume.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The print appears vibrant with no visible foxing; however, there is a slight ripple in the paper near the bottom edge (cockling), common for large-scale prints on paper.
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$400 - $700 USD
Provenance History
Numbered XX/350 in the lower left corner and signed lower right. Likely purchased from a contemporary commercial gallery or high-end interior design showroom in the late 20th century.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of the late 20th-century trend of merging commercial fashion illustration with fine art. It echoes the influence of artists like Patrick Nagel or Erté, popularized during the decorative boom of the 1980s.
Notable Features
Features distinct hand-embellished gold leaf accents that catch light differently than the printed base. The piece is hand-signed and numbered, indicating it belongs to a limited artist-managed edition.
Condition Issues
Visible paper cockling (waving) at the bottom edge suggests potential humidity exposure or inadequate hinging within the frame. Glare on glass indicates non-museum grade glazing.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend professional re-mounting using acid-free archival hinging to alleviate paper rippling. Upgrade to UV-filter glass to prevent fading of the hand-applied pigments and metallic leaf.