Preliminary identification

Rolly Ray Reel 'Southbound' Limited Edition Lithograph, c. 1980s

Photo reference

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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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Market Analysis

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.

Value Drivers

▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact

Concerns

▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues

Best Venue

Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.

Comparable Sales

5 comps

Regional auction

· Jun 2024

Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.

$1,280

SOLD

Dealer archive

· Mar 2024

Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.

$1,450

SOLD

Marketplace sale

· Jan 2024

Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.

$980

SOLD

Estate platform

· Oct 2023

Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.

$1,150

SOLD

Auction result

· Aug 2023

Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.

$1,375

SOLD