Old Mill Stream III
Limited Edition Print on Canvas (Giclée or offset lithograph) • Glynda Turley (American, 20th Century)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Romantic Realism / Nostalgic Americana
Medium & Technique
Print on canvas with possible hand-applied highlights or varnish to mimic painterly texture. The original was likely an oil or acrylic painting.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (circa 1980s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches (visual estimation); large-scale vertical/portrait format.
Subject Description
A tranquil, nostalgic scene featuring a stone watermill by a stream. The landscape is lush with flowering dogwood trees and spring bulbs (irises). Figures in period attire—a man on a bridge and a woman in a window—evoke a romanticized 19th-century rural aesthetic. The composition is framed by foreground foliage to create depth.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The print surface appears stable and the colors remain vibrant with no catastrophic fading or tearing visible.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $250
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150
Provenance History
Mass-produced limited edition (indicated by the edition numbering 157/950); likely purchased through decorative art galleries, home decor retailers, or directly from the artist's studio.
Art Historical Significance
Glynda Turley is a highly successful commercial artist known for her romantic floral and landscape scenes. While not held in major museum collections, her work has high decorative appeal and mass-market reach within the 'Home Decor Art' genre of the late 20th century.
Notable Features
Includes a distinctive '157/950' handwritten edition number and printed signature. The frame features a brass nameplate identifying the work and artist, and a fabric-wrapped linen liner typical of the 1990s framing style.
Condition Issues
Minor dust accumulation on the frame and linen liner; slight potential for UV fading if it was displayed in direct sunlight; minor scuffs on the wood frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Glass protection is recommended if hung in a high-light area. Keep away from humidity to prevent canvas sagging or mold on the linen liner. Dust with a dry, soft microfiber cloth only.