Vendedor de Flores (Flower Seller)
Original limited edition print on heavyweight wove art paper • G. Ses (signature located in lower right margin)
Style & Movement
Surrealist / Fantastic Realism with elements of naive art and magical realism
Medium & Technique
Etching and aquatint with hand-coloring or selective inking (viscosity printing); features intricate line work and debossed plate edges.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (circa 1980-2005)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 50 x 35 cm (overall sheet size); Vertical Portrait format.
Subject Description
A whimsical, stylized figure with an elongated neck and large eye cycles a three-wheeled cart overflowing with a profusion of colorful flowers and foliage. The composition includes floating insects and an owl, suggesting a dreamlike or allegorical narrative regarding nature and labor.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the paper appears bright with no visible foxing, yellowing, or mechanical damage. The plate mark is sharp and well-defined.
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$250 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a contemporary art gallery specializing in printmaking; signature and title 'Vendedor de Flores' indicate a Spanish or Latin American origin for the artist.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the global reach of decorative surrealism in the late 20th century. While not by a major 'blue-chip' canonical artist, it demonstrates high-level technical proficiency in intaglio printmaking and reflects the influence of artists like Marc Chagall and Remedios Varo.
Notable Features
Distinctive deep embossing around the plate edge; intricate cross-hatching in the bicycle wheels; unique handwritten title in pencil and a stylized cursive signature.
Condition Issues
None visible in the image. There is a slight ripple in the paper common with heavy ink saturation, but the margins are clean.
Conservation Recommendations
Mount using acid-free, buffered archival materials. Use UV-protective glazing to prevent the fading of delicate color pigments and store in a stable environment with 40-50% humidity.