Cotswold Mill Scene (Likely Lower Slaughter)
Print, limited edition lithograph or giclée on paper • Judy Boyes (attributed based on signature style and subject matter)
Style & Movement
British Contemporary Traditional / Illustrative Realism
Medium & Technique
Watercolor style reproduction print, likely using mechanical lithography or digital giclée techniques to replicate translucent washes
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1980-1995)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches (image size), Landscape format
Subject Description
A picturesque rural English scene featuring a watermill with a large wheel, stone cottages, a mill pond with geese, and a tall brick chimney. The composition uses a nostalgic, pastoral narrative typical of the Lake District or Cotswolds region.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good: The colors remain vibrant under glass, though the paper may have slight age-toning.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $120 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; likely purchased from a regional UK gallery or gift shop specializing in local landscape artists. Numbered '91/850' in the lower left.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the late 20th-century British 'Country Cottage' aesthetic made popular through commercial prints and greeting cards; reflects a regionalist focus on preserving the visual identity of the English countryside.
Notable Features
Hand-numbered 91/850 in pencil; features the artist's signature in the lower right; depicts a quintessential Cotswold limestone architecture with fine detail in the stone work.
Condition Issues
Minor potential for light acidity from the non-archival matting; slight reflection and glare on the glass surface indicates standard glazing rather than museum-grade UV protection.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional reframing with acid-free matting and UV-protective glass to prevent future fading; avoid hanging in direct sunlight.