Identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
The poster is clearly marked with 'LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER' and 'WILDFLOWER DAYS'. The small copyright text in the bottom right appears to mention 'The University of Texas at Austin', placing its publication after their 2006 affiliation.
Story
Produced by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin. 'Wildflower Days' is a recurring spring event at the center. The specific artist of the hummingbird illustration is currently unidentified pending a clearer view of the signature. Regional institutional ephemera has a highly localized market. Buyers are typically locals, alumni, or patrons of the institution looking for decorative pieces for homes or offices.
Maker / Origin
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Condition & Value
Based on the broad description, the poster appears to be in good display condition, protected under glass. The frame appears intact, which is a primary value driver for this tier of decorative art. No visible water damage, fading, or foxing is apparent from the initial view, though it has not been examined out of the frame.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Regional institutional ephemera has a highly localized market. Buyers are typically locals, alumni, or patrons of the institution looking for decorative pieces for homes or offices. Framed botanical prints generally move steadily as decorative art, but shipping costs for framed glass often kill online margins, making local estate sales or regional marketplaces the most viable venues.
▲ Ready-to-hang framed condition provides immediate utility and anchors the $30+ floor
▲ Official institutional provenance (Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
▲ Attractive botanical and hummingbird subject matter appeals to general decorators
▼ Unverified artist signature — a generic graphic design rather than a listed artist caps the upside
▼ Unknown dimensions — if smaller than standard poster size, decorative impact and value decrease
▼ High shipping costs for framed glass often preclude national online sales
Best Venue
Sell locally to avoid shipping costs that would exceed the item's value. Feature it prominently as decorative wall art in the estate sale, or list on local marketplaces (like Facebook Marketplace) in the Central Texas area. Price at $50-$60 for a standard retail buyer, or $30 for a quick estate sale liquidation.
Upside Potential
If the signature is confirmed to belong to a recognized, highly collected Texas regional artist, or if the poster is from a notable early year of the festival, the value could shift into the $100-$150 range to a specialized collector.
Also found — market-range context
Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.