Ladder Street
Print, specifically a limited edition offset lithograph or reproduction print on paper • Thomas Lo
Style & Movement
Contemporary realism / Impressionistic street scene
Medium & Technique
Printmaking / Offset Lithography with watercolor or ink-like aesthetic, pencil signed and numbered
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1970s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 6 x 8 inches (plate/image size) within a rectangular mat and frame measuring roughly 12 x 14 inches, landscape format
Subject Description
A bustling street scene of Ladder Street in Hong Kong, featuring traditional shops with Chinese signage, pedestrians walking up the steps, and a prominent red rickshaw in the lower right foreground. The composition is angled looking up a steep street.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The print appears well-preserved under glass with crisp details, clean margins, and vibrant colors showing no obvious fading or foxing.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Acquired through the secondary art market or souvenir art market; bears the artist's signature 'Thomas Lo', the title 'Ladder Street', and numbering 'DL 1/2000' in pencil.
Art Historical Significance
Illustrates local Hong Kong street life and urban heritage through the accessible medium of limited edition prints, reflecting popular regional travel art and local artistic production of the late 20th century.
Notable Features
Hand-signed in pencil by the artist, titled 'LADDER STREET', and numbered as part of a limited run of 2000 prints (marked DL 1/2000).
Condition Issues
None readily apparent from visual inspection; examine under closer scrutiny for potential acid burn from the matting board.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the paper and pigments. Ensure archival-grade, acid-free matting if re-framing.