Irises (reproduction)
Mass-produced novelty item; sticker or decorative stamp reproduction • After Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890)
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism (original style); Contemporary Commercial Ephemera (item type)
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography or digital inkjet printing on adhesive-backed paper with die-cut serrated edges
Creation Period
Late 20th to 21st Century (Modern mass production)
Dimensions & Format
Miniature; approximately 3 cm x 4 cm in a horizontal landscape format with serrated edges
Subject Description
A reproduction of Van Gogh's 1890 still life featuring a bouquet of purple irises in a white ceramic vase set against a pinkish-white background and a green tabletop. The composition emphasizes organic forms and rhythmic lines typical of Japonisme influence.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing slight handling wear but maintaining structural integrity
Estimated Market Value
Less than $1.00 USD
Auction Estimate
No commercial auction value; typically sold as part of bulk stationery sets
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a museum gift shop, stationery set, or online novelty retailer; non-collectible provenance
Art Historical Significance
Negligible as a physical object, though it demonstrates the immense global popularity and commercialization of Van Gogh's late Saint-Rémy period works in contemporary popular culture.
Notable Features
The die-cut edges mimic a postage stamp aesthetic, though it lacks official postal denominations or identifiers, marking it as a decorative sticker.
Condition Issues
Minor surface scuffing; edges may lose adhesive properties over time; lacks museum-grade archival materials
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent ink fading; store in a dry environment to prevent peeling or yellowing of the paper substrate.