Overview
A beautifully framed, signed wildlife print depicting a Scarlet Macaw perched on a mossy branch. The artwork is presented in an elegant oval matting within a faux-bamboo wooden frame, reflecting a classic tropical naturalist aesthetic.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A beautifully framed, signed wildlife print depicting a Scarlet Macaw perched on a mossy branch. The artwork is presented in an elegant oval matting within a faux-bamboo wooden frame, reflecting a classic tropical naturalist aesthetic.
Story
Paul Geraghty traveled deep into the world's rainforests to capture the soul of endangered species. This Scarlet Macaw print brings the vivid, untamed canopy of South America directly into the collector's home.
Maker / Origin
Paul Geraghty is an acclaimed British-South African wildlife artist, author, and illustrator known for his rich, atmospheric depictions of nature. His work often focuses on environmental conservation, capturing the delicate beauty of threatened ecosystems and their inhabitants with scientific accuracy and artistic warmth.
Condition & Value
The print and matting appear to be in excellent condition with no visible foxing, water damage, or fading. The faux-bamboo frame is intact with minor surface wear consistent with age. Excellent presentation condition helps maintain the higher end of the value range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.