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American Contemporary Impressionist Offset Lithograph 'Cottage Garden' by Peter Ellenshaw (1994)

By: Peter Ellenshaw (1913–2007), published by Mill Pond Press, Inc.

Style: Contemporary Impressionism; limited-edition print

Origin: United States (publisher; artist British-born American)

Materials: Offset lithograph on wove paper (Mill Pond Press edition)

Age: circa 1994

Condition: Condition undetermined (insufficient detail images; only title/COA page shown)

Value: USD 100–250 (auction, depending on condition, completeness, and framing)

Maker's Marks / Writing: Printed text: “COTTAGE GARDEN.” Paragraph: “This painting is actually a view of the artist Monet’s gardens at Giverny in France. His gardens there have been painted by many artists for many years. Their paintings honor both the artist and the garden—both of which give perpetual joy to people the world over.” Printed signature: “Peter Ellenshaw.” Footer: “© 1994 Peter Ellenshaw • Published by Mill Pond Press, Inc. • Venice, Florida 34292-3500.”

Date: 2025-08-24 17:15:34.184327

Description:

Limited-edition fine-art print published by Mill Pond Press of Peter Ellenshaw’s Cottage Garden, a view of Monet’s gardens at Giverny. The piece is an offset lithograph on wove paper, typically pencil-signed and numbered in the lower margin on the actual print; the image shown here is the printed title/COA text page that accompanied the edition and bears a facsimile signature.

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

This appears to be the title/description sheet for Peter Ellenshaw’s 1994 Mill Pond Press edition Cottage Garden, referencing Claude Monet’s Giverny. If you have the matching numbered print with the original Mill Pond Press blind stamp/emboss and pencil signature/edition number in the lower margin, the work is a collectible but common Ellenshaw print from the 1990s. Unframed examples often trade at low three figures; attractive framing or AP/HC proofs can bring more. A word about fakes.. While Ellenshaw prints are not the most counterfeited, certificates and text sheets can be separated from prints; verify the actual print shows a hand-signed pencil signature (not printed), an edition number (e.g., 123/950), correct paper, and the Mill Pond Press blind stamp or publisher chop.

Individual Images:

• The provided image is a cream paper title/description page: header in caps reads “COTTAGE GARDEN.” Below is a block of publisher text describing Monet’s gardens at Giverny. A bold black facsimile signature “Peter Ellenshaw” appears centered; it looks printed rather than hand-signed. Bottom line reads: “© 1994 Peter Ellenshaw • Published by Mill Pond Press
• Inc. • Venice
• Florida 34292-3500.” No edition number
• blind stamp
• or actual artwork is visible. To fully evaluate
• please include images of the print itself (front in full)
• the lower margin showing the hand-written pencil signature and edition number (e.g.
• 123/950)
• any embossed Mill Pond Press seal
• and any labels or stickers on the verso or frame.

Provenance:

No provenance documents shown; only the title/description page is visible.

Condition:

Condition undetermined (insufficient detail images; only title/COA page shown)

Identification Score: 95%

The page explicitly titles the work as COTTAGE GARDEN, names Peter Ellenshaw, and states Mill Pond Press with a 1994 copyright, which tightly identifies the edition.

Authenticity Score: 45%

Only the printed title/COA page is shown. Without seeing the actual print’s pencil signature, edition number, paper, blind stamp, and full image, authenticity and completeness cannot be confirmed.

Image Memory Note

Image shows a single cream-colored sheet with black printing. Layout: centered all-caps title at top: “COTTAGE GARDEN.” Below, a justified/centered paragraph reads: “This painting is actually a view of the artist Monet’s gardens at Giverny in France. His gardens there have been painted by many artists for many years. Their paintings honor both the artist and the garden—both of which give perpetual joy to people the world over.” Beneath the text is a bold, oversized, cursive printed signature: “Peter Ellenshaw.” At the very bottom, small caps line: “© 1994 Peter Ellenshaw • Published by Mill Pond Press, Inc. • Venice, Florida 34292-3500.” Paper appears lightly textured; only black ink is used. No edition number, blind stamp, or image of the artwork is present. No damage obvious from the photo; edges of the sheet not visible; lighting even.

Keywords

Peter Ellenshaw, Cottage Garden, Mill Pond Press, 1994, offset lithograph, limited edition, Contemporary Impressionism, Giverny, Monet, United States

Report ID:  : snna54

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