G. H. Rothe signed & numbered “Butterfly”
Framed “Butterfly” mezzotint by G. H. Rothe, signed in pencil, limited edition from 1988, hand numbered 137/150. Print 33” x 30”. Frame 38.5” x 39”
Purchased at estate sale in Toledo, Ohio 20 years ago.
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Hello again Kimberly,
Thank you for your appraisal inquiry with Mearto. The item presented appears to be a mezzotint by G. H. (Gatja) Rothe (German, 1935 – 2007) titled "Butterfly." The engraving appears to be signed, titled, and numbered 137 of an edition of 150, measuring 33” x 30”.
The estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results of other comparable mezzotints by Rothe, in a similar edition. The estimate is contingent on a full condition report. Please note asking or dealer prices may vary. Thank you and please take care.
Please provide references. I don’t consider this a valid or legitimate appraisal
Hi Kimberly. Please understand that gallery retail or dealer prices are different from auction results and estimates. Dealer prices are often quite higher. Further, the estimate is based on recent auction results (within the last 2 years). This is because results from 5 years ago do not accurately reflect the market today. Additionally, different depictions yield different results. Below are a few auction results that lead to the estimate here.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/100165339_28060-g-h-rothe-german-1935-2007-flower-life-198
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/97615518_g-h-rothe-germany-1935-07-mezzotint-h-75-w-97
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/82510381_g-h-rothe-1935-2007-german
Those examples are all 1/3 to 1/4 in size and not framed.
Please check your estimate. There are other sales and this estimate is easy off