The Captive
Print on paper, likely a serigraph or lithograph framed under glass • Signed indistinctly in pencil at the lower right, read as 'Gjok Ferri' or a similarly styled contemporary printmaker
Style & Movement
Contemporary graphic art with modernist and illustrative influences
Medium & Technique
Screenprint or lithography using flat, opaque color fields with strong graphic outlines and minimal gradation
Creation Period
Late 20th century, dated 1989
Dimensions & Format
Vertical portrait format, estimated approximately 24 x 36 inches including margins
Subject Description
A central figure in a red garment holding a white horse with golden tack, surrounded by stylized figures in tall white headdresses and dark garments, set amidst a dense field of tall green grass and a muted grey background. The mood is narrative and symbolic, evoking historical or folk motifs.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent. The print appears crisp with vibrant colors, clean margins, and no visible foxing, fading, or paper degradation.
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $800 USD
Provenance History
Numbered in pencil at the lower left (edition number visible), titled in the center, and signed and dated at the lower right. Likely acquired through a contemporary art gallery or print publisher.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the continuation of traditional narrative printmaking combined with modern graphic reduction, reflecting regional European or international folk-modernist syntheses.
Notable Features
Pencil numbering, title inscription 'The Captive', and artist signature with date '1989' located in the lower margin.
Condition Issues
None apparent from visual inspection. Maintained well behind conservation matting and framing.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in stable, low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the colored inks on paper.