Norman Skaller - 'After An Awakening' Serigraph

Name: Norman Skaller - 'After An Awakening' Serigraph
Brand: adel
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Framed serigraph by Norman Skaller, 'After An Awakening,' featuring green geometric foliage and an orange sphere under a gradient sky, dated 1973.

Estimated value

$150 - $350

Rarity

Average(4/10)

NORMAN SKALLER - 'AFTER AN AWAKENING' SERIGRAPH: IDENTIFICATION

This appears to be a framed serigraph, or screenprint, by the artist Norman Skaller, titled 'After An Awakening' and dated 1973. The print depicts a fantastical landscape with sharp, geometric green foliage and cut cylindrical plant forms, containing a singular, glowing orange sphere. The style is distinctly Modernist, leaning towards Surrealism or Magic Realism, characterized by its crisp lines, rich color saturation, and ethereal lighting.

Compare with other prints in the archive: Abstract Mixed Media Print ('Monoprint'), Abstract Chromatic Lithograph by A. Vrede, Luigi Leisner (1889-1970) - 'Fidelio', Etching of the Vienna State Opera, c. 1920-1940.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 18 prints items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

Signature and edition number are visible, typical for an artist's print.
Style is consistent with known works by Norman Skaller.
Serigraphs of this era are less commonly forged due to the relative investment vs. market value.

How does authenticity detection work?

PRINT SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Museum-Trained Art Historian

Connoisseur

The visible signature, date, edition number, and characteristic style strongly indicate this is an authentic serigraph by Norman Skaller. My confidence is high, though I cannot fully assess the print's condition or provenance details without further examination.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Clearly visible signature 'Norman Skaller' and date '1973' in the lower right.
2Edition number '45/185', title 'After An Awakening' and what appears to be 'Serigraph' in the lower left margin.
3Stylistic elements (geometric forms, surreal landscape, precise color application) are consistent with Skaller's known body of work.
4Medium appears to be a serigraph due to the flat, saturated areas of color and the visible editioning (number, title, signature).

UNCERTAINTIES

•The glare on the glass obscures precise detail of the print's surface, making it difficult to assess any subtle wear or condition issues without a direct view.
•No visible gallery labels or provenance information on the reverse of the frame or print itself (assuming from images provided).

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Examine the reverse of the frame for any labels from galleries, workshops, or previous owners.
→Carefully remove the print from the frame (if glass is damaged or heavily soiled) to inspect the full sheet for foxing, discoloration, or any other condition issues not visible through the glass.
→Photograph the signature and edition information more clearly to ensure legibility and verify against known examples of Skaller's hand.
→Inspect the paper type for any watermarks or specific characteristics consistent with printmaking from 1973.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The print itself appears to be in good condition behind the glass, with no obvious signs of fading or damage, though a full assessment would require removal from the frame. The frame itself shows some chips, scuffs, and general wear consistent with age, and the glass is dirty. There is a sticker or tag with '210.-' in the lower right, suggesting a retail price or inventory mark.