Coastal Shack with Lobster Traps and Rowboat
Limited Edition Print on paper • John Rundall (signed in graphite lower right)
Style & Movement
American Realism / Regionalism (specifically the New England Maritime tradition)
Medium & Technique
Serigraph (Silk Screen) or Offset Lithograph, based on the flat color fields and linear precision common in New England realist graphics
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, circa 1970-1990
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches (image); horizontal landscape format
Subject Description
The composition features a weathered wooden fishing shack on the left, foregrounded by tall grass, Queen Anne's Lace, and several wooden lobster traps. A dory or rowboat rests on the grassy shoreline. The background shows a calm coastal inlet with rocky outcroppings and a pine-covered shoreline under a muted, overcast sky. The work evokes themes of solitude and the working life of the Atlantic coast.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing some signs of age but largely preserved and protected by framing
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200 USD
Provenance History
Numbered 239/250 in graphite lower left; likely acquired through a commercial gallery or art fair specializing in maritime or regional art; private residence ownership
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of the late 20th-century New England school of realism. It follows the tradition of artists like Andrew Wyeth or Winslow Homer, focusing on the aesthetic of decay and the quietude of the coastal lifestyle. While not a primary market driver, such works represent a significant movement in American collectible graphics.
Notable Features
Hand-signed and numbered in pencil by the artist; well-executed textures on the weathered cedar shingles and the fine linework of the sea-grass
Condition Issues
Minor yellowing along the paper edges (mat burn), potential light fading to the greens and blues due to UV exposure, and slight rippling of the paper at the corners (cockling)
Conservation Recommendations
Replace current matting with acid-free museum board; install UV-protective glazing; ensure humidity-controlled environment to prevent further cockling