Fleur de Matin
Print on paper, likely a lithograph or high-quality silk screen • Attributed to a modern printmaker, possibly French-influenced, signed illegibly in cursive right; further research into the 'Fleur de Matin' series from 1984 is required for specific artist ID
Style & Movement
Contemporary Lyric Abstraction / Minimalism
Medium & Technique
Lithography or Color Serigraphy with soft gradient blending and translucent layering
Creation Period
1984 (as indicated by the '84' inscription next to the signature)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20 x 24 inches (estimated with frame); Landscape orientation
Subject Description
A minimalist, ethereal representation of a flower (morning flower). The composition features central, translucent petal-like forms against a soft blue-to-white gradient background. The style emphasizes atmosphere over botanical accuracy.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the print itself appears well-preserved within the matting, though glass reflections obscure fine detail
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800 USD (subject to artist identification)
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; includes bottom-left numbering '107/150' suggesting a limited edition run and a hand-written title in French
Art Historical Significance
Represents the mid-1980s trend toward soft-focus abstraction and the use of technical printmaking to achieve painterly gradients (sfumato-like transitions) in a graphic format
Notable Features
Hand-signed and numbered '107/150'; titled 'Fleur de Matin' in cursive; notable for its delicate use of negative space and soft color transitions
Condition Issues
Possible minor yellowing or fading depending on light exposure; visible reflection on glazing suggests the glass is not anti-reflective
Conservation Recommendations
Re-frame with UV-protective museum glass and acid-free mounting to prevent future paper acidification and pigment fading