Geraldine Girvan (British, b 1947), " Chinoise", limited edition lithograph print
This Geraldine Girvan lithograph is in excellent condition. I do not see any flaws. It is marked on pencil #41/250 (47?) and is signed by the artist. It has vivid color and a floral still life theme.
Appr 26"w x 20"h -- hard to tell, given matting
Secondhand Store
Yes
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Geraldine Girvan, born in 1947 in Derby, England, is a distinguished British painter celebrated for her vibrant depictions of flowers, cats, and still life compositions. She pursued her education at Edinburgh University and trained at the Edinburgh College of Art, where she was mentored by notable artists including Elizabeth Blackadder and Alex Campbell. The influence of these mentors, along with the college's principal, Sir William Gillies, significantly shaped her artistic direction.
Her paintings have been featured in various auctions, with realized prices ranging from $10 to $2,722, depending on the artwork's size and medium. Notably, her piece "Mirror and Flowers" sold for $2,722 at Bonhams Knightsbridge in 2011.
In addition to original artworks, Girvan's paintings have been reproduced as prints and featured on art cards, making her work accessible to a broader audience.
The original painting this lithograph print is based on is called "Chinoise" and is listed for sale at the Chris Beetles Gallery for £4,500 (https://www.chrisbeetles.com/artist/23/geraldine-girvan?page=7).
When other examples of prints from this edition have come to auction, they usually sell between $150 and $250.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Geraldine Girvan (British, b 1947),
" Chinoise",
limited edition lithograph print
signed in pencil in the mat lower right; numbered "47/250" in pencil in the mat lower left.
20 inches high by 26 inches wide, matted
CONDITION: This print appears to be in very good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a second-hand store
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Hi Sarah,
Apologies for not seeing this sooner; yes, this would not be worth quite as much if the frame were removed - more in the $75-125 range if kept in the mat.
If you opt to remove it from the frame, please be aware that sometimes frames will glue (or affix similarly) prints and works on paper to mats and you run the risk of tearing it if you try to remove it from the mat (which would further diminish its value and desirability). I would suggest trying to keep it in the mat but not in the frame.
I hope that answers your question but let me know if it does not or if you have other questions.
Thanks again,
Delia
Got it, thanks! I think I will leave it intact / framed. 👍
One follow up question -- the frame on this piece makes it quite heavy and more complicated to ship.
I do not know if the frame is original or if it's important to the piece. Would pricing at auction be impacted if I were to remove the lithograph from the frame to make it lighter / easier to ship?