Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 436
Gary Benfield “Purple Shawl” Limited Edition Seriolithograph
Estimate: $200 - $600
Starting Bid
$50
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Seriolithograph on paper with gold leaf titled “Purple Shawl” by contemporary British artist Gary Benfield (b. 1965). The composition depicts an elegant couple in a flowing, expressive style, with the female figure draped in a sweeping purple shawl. Benfield is widely known for his romantic figurative works characterized by fluid linework, rich color palettes, and a sense of movement influenced by classical and impressionist traditions.
Hand signed in pencil lower right Gary Benfield and numbered 123/195 lower left. Includes original documentation from Art on Royal.
Dimensions
Frame: 35 in H × 28 in L
Image (approx.): 24.5 in × 18.5 in
Condition
Overall good condition. Minor handling wear to the frame and light marks to the mat consistent with age and display. Artwork appears well preserved behind glass.
Gary Benfield, Purple Shawl, romantic figurative art, dancing couple artwork, signed Benfield print, limited edition seriolithograph, contemporary figurative print, gold leaf artwork, Art on Royal prints
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