Hidden Gems Of Furniture, Lighting & Collectables Online Auction
Lot 216:
Richard Franklin 'Beauty And The Beast' Decorative Print
Description
A framed decorative print or giclĂ©e rendering attributed to Richard Franklin, titled ‘Beauty And The Beast’ based on market consensus. The composition features a neoclassical subject depicting a pale, draped figure (likely female) with a floral wreath, gazing down toward the head of a large feline. The artwork employs an antiqued, mixed-media aesthetic characterized by layered textures and distinct panels of color including shades of blue, teal, beige, and brown. The entire surface is overlaid with faint, illegible handwritten script. A printed signature, consistent with Franklin’s work, is visible near the bottom center. The piece is housed under glazing within a wide, ornate wooden frame featuring heavily molded gilt detailing and a dark reddish-brown patina. An auction sticker marked “SHELBY’S AUCTIONEERS LOT 20” is affixed to the glazing.
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