Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This is a beautifully framed, limited-edition color print titled 'Puerta' by artist Deborah DuPont, numbered 15 out of an edition of 150. The piece features a striking, weathered turquoise wooden door set against a warm, textured terracotta-colored adobe wall, capturing the rustic charm of Southwestern architecture. It is hand-signed, titled, and dated 1993 by the artist along the lower margin.
Story
In 1993, Deborah DuPont captured this striking contrast of turquoise and terracotta. Southwestern doors, or 'puertas', were traditionally painted blue to ward off evil spirits, a folklore belief known as 'La Virgen's protection'.
Maker / Origin
Deborah DuPont is an artist known for her evocative architectural and landscape studies, particularly focusing on the textures, light, and colors of the American Southwest. Her work often highlights the quiet beauty of weathered wood, plaster, and historical portals.
Condition & Value
The print appears to be in excellent condition with no visible fading, moisture damage, or waving under the glass. The matting is clean, and the wooden frame shows only minor, negligible wear consistent with gentle display. Excellent preservation of the colors keeps the value toward the higher end of the 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.