#24 • Shan Merry: "Amethysta" Framed Watercolor Seriolithograph 2005

Part of Art Auction Spectacular: Original Paintings, Lithographs and Prints from Vintage to Modern (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $5.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

This is a seriolithograph of a watercolor portrait, "Amethysta", done in 2005 by Shan Merry (b. 1935). It features tones of lilac, periwinkle, purple, burgundy and turquoise. The reproduction is of vibrant color and has some areas of embossed/shiny inking. Triple matted and framed in a walnut-stain wood frame with gilt inset. Felt bumper pads, new picture hook and a wire to hang with on back. Also affixed to the back is an artist bio from "Park West at Sea". Very good condition - minor nicks to the frame. Please see all photos for additional details. Dimensions: Frame is 17.25" w x 19.25" tall, Art opening is 8.25" w x 10.25" tall. About the artist: Shan Merry began her artistic studies in 1957 at the Ecole Nationale Superior des Arts et Metiers, in Angers, France. By 1972 she was working as a professional fine artist and began exhibiting regularly in Paris and in the South of France in Provence, and in Cannes, Antibes, Grasse and other Mediterranean locations. By the 1990’s her works were included in prestigious international collections and exhibitions in Belgium, Germany, Japan and the United States. She has designed scarves for HERMES, published numerous books and catalogs, appeared in French television features, created illustrations for various periodicals and continues to create watercolors and limited edition graphic works. Among her important distinctions are: New York Watercolor Prize (1974) and Italian Academy “Gold Medal” Signature Prize (1979).