Diamond Head Lighthouse, Oahu
Painting on paper • Lance Fairly (suggested by the biographical text visible beneath the artwork)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Regional Realism / Island Art Style
Medium & Technique
Watercolor and potentially gouache or colored pencil; utilizes wet-on-dry technique for structural details and wet-on-wet for the sky and sea.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 9 x 12 inches; Landscape format
Subject Description
A representation of the Diamond Head Lighthouse on Oahu, Hawaii. The composition features the iconic white lighthouse tower and associated red-roofed buildings set against a tropical landscape with palm trees and coastal shrubbery, overlooking a blue ocean.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the work appears to be a study or original painting protected in a plastic sleeve, though visible bowing suggests it is a loose sheet.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $300 USD
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a local Hawaii gallery; the presence of an artist bio sheet suggests commercial or gallery provenance.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of Hawaiian contemporary 'Plein Air' or regional illustrative art, focusing on iconic local landmarks often sold to collectors interested in tropical landscapes.
Notable Features
Accompanied by a printed biography of Lance Fairly, which describes his background in fine art, his time in the Navy, and his residence in Hawaii since 1983.
Condition Issues
Slight warping of the paper support; possible minor light fading depending on exposure; edges somewhat irregular.
Conservation Recommendations
Should be removed from the plastic sleeve and mounted using acid-free archival materials under UV-protective glass to prevent fading of the watercolor pigments.