Water

Michael Parkes (American, b. 1944)

Water, c. 2008

Medium: Limited Edition Giclée on Fine Art Paper

Edition: Hand-Signed and Numbered 5 of 50 by the Artist

Inscriptions: Bearing authentic cursive notation and publisher's markings lower margin

Dimensions:

• Image: 22 × 30.5 in. (55.9 × 77.5 cm.)
• Framed: 31 × 39.625 in. (78.7 × 100.6 cm.)

Condition: Excellent condition; housed in a premium custom frame under archival presentation.

Price: $5,500

About the Artwork

Strikingly composed and deeply atmospheric, Water is a masterful mid-career exemplar of Michael Parkes’ contribution to the global Magical Realism movement. Rendered in his signature, Renaissance-inspired sfumato technique, the work depicts the personification of the water element emerging from stylized, rhythmic waves. In the distant horizon, a subtle silhouette of an artist at an easel serves as a self-referential nod to the act of creation itself.

Released in 2008 in an exceptionally low print run of only 50 examples, this specific edition format is highly coveted for its deep, velvet-like tonal gradients and rich contrast. Standing near the absolute beginning of the print run as number 5, this piece offers a pristine preservation of the artist's original color-matching and creative intent.

Shipping & Acquisition Notes

Provenance & Fulfillment: This artwork is sourced from a private estate and ships securely from the S7CAG studio in South Pasadena, California. Kindly allow a minimum of two weeks for export processing, professional crating, and transit preparation.

Framing Customization: The artwork is acquired as-is and securely shipped in its current exhibition frame (included in the $5,500 purchase price). However, alternative bespoke framing options are available as an additional service upon request. S7CAG maintains an exclusive partnership with an elite, museum-grade framing atelier to accommodate custom architectural or design specifications prior to shipment.

Should you wish to customize the presentation, our design team will provide an architectural framing consultation. The new housing can be completely stylized to your personal taste, interior aesthetic, or final room placement, integrating design recommendations from both S7CAG and our master framer. A comprehensive, itemized quote for these additional custom framing services will be produced and billed separately, subject to your final approval before any craftsmanship begins.

International Buyers: Please be advised that international acquisitions may be subject to local customs duties, VAT, or regional import taxes, which remain the sole responsibility of the acquiring collector.

Provenance & Documentation Note

This artwork has been meticulously physically inspected and vetted for stylistic, technical, and signature authenticity by S7CAG. While the original physical publisher's certificate has been separated over time, S7CAG will issue a formal Gallery Document of Authenticity (GDOA) alongside an executive Provenance Statement (PS) anchoring the artwork’s verified history from our current historical point onward. This document ensures full institutional backing of the work's legitimacy and protects its secondary market asset equity.