Overview
A hand-signed and numbered limited edition lithograph featuring the iconic spiral-striped St. Augustine Lighthouse and pelicans in flight.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A hand-signed and numbered limited edition lithograph featuring the iconic spiral-striped St. Augustine Lighthouse and pelicans in flight.
Story
Rolly Ray Reel was a native Floridian who spent his life documenting the state's shifting coastal landscapes before the era of massive overdevelopment.
Maker / Origin
Born in Sanford, Florida, in 1941, Rolly Ray Reel was a classically trained artist with a degree in Commercial Art and Design.
Condition & Value
The print appears to be in excellent condition with no visible foxing, water damage, or significant fading. The presence of the original bio on the back adds to its collectibility and provenance. The frame appears original to the artist's shop.
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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.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375