This bespoke Turtle and Crane find is a pristine, hand-painted tribute to the optimism of 1980s coastal design. Unlike mass-produced prints from the era, this is an original 1989 acrylic on canvas by the noted commercial artist Walcott, featuring a masterful impasto technique that brings the tropical subjects to life. The surface remains vibrant and crisp, retaining a fresh quality that looks as if it were newly painted yesterday, a testament to its exceptional care over the last three decades. Perfect for the Grandmillennial collector or a lush Palm Beach Regency sunroom, the composition features three stylized toucans rendered in a rare, confectionery palette of sherbet yellow, blush pink, and cool mint. The work is framed in its original, sleek gold gallery molding, elevating the piece from simple decor to a true time capsule of Postmodern luxury. It captures the breezy, "Golden Girls" chic aesthetic that defines the Turtle and Crane look, offering a sophisticated yet playful splash of color that feels undeniably current for today's interiors.

** To assist our clients in envisioning this piece within a curated home, some imagery in this listing has been conceptually rendered using artificial intelligence. These styled scenes are for inspiration only to demonstrate scale and styling potential. The decor, accessories, and background settings shown in these renderings are not included. Please refer to the stand-alone studio photographs for the most accurate representation of the physical item's current finish and condition.

Postmodern, Palm Beach Regency, 1980s, 1989, Walcott, Tropical, Toucan, Bird, Impasto, Pastel, Large Scale Art, Coastal, Grandmillennial, Boho Chic, Newly Painted Condition, Vintage, Original Art, Acrylic on Canvas, Gallery Framed, Turtle and Crane.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: To assist our clients in envisioning this piece within a curated home, some imagery in this listing has been conceptually rendered using artificial intelligence. These styled scenes are for inspiration only to demonstrate scale and styling potential. The decor, accessories, and background settings shown in these renderings are not included. Please refer to the stand-alone studio photographs for the most accurate representation of the physical item's current finish and condition. This vintage work is in exceptional, collector-quality condition. The acrylic surface is pristine and clean, retaining a vibrancy and crispness that gives it the appearance of a newly painted masterpiece. The heavy impasto texture is intact with no flaking or cracking. The original gold gallery frame is structurally sound and presents beautifully, showing only the most microscopic signs of wear commensurate with age and history. The piece has been inspected by our studio and is ready for immediate installation.

Dimensions:
Height: 30.5 in.
Width: 40.5 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Canvas, Paint
Creator: Artist: Walcutt

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $190.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: No International Shipping for this auction.

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Location: This item ships from Mobile, AL

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; To assist our clients in envisioning this piece within a curated home, some imagery in this listing has been conceptually rendered using artificial intelligence. These styled scenes are for inspiration only to demonstrate scale and styling potential. The decor, accessories, and background settings shown in these renderings are not included. Please refer to the stand-alone studio photographs for the most accurate representation of the physical item's current finish and condition. This vintage work is in exceptional, collector-quality condition. The acrylic surface is pristine and clean, retaining a vibrancy and crispness that gives it the appearance of a newly painted masterpiece. The heavy impasto texture is intact with no flaking or cracking. The original gold gallery frame is structurally sound and presents beautifully, showing only the most microscopic signs of wear commensurate with age and history. The piece has been inspected by our studio and is ready for immediate installation.