ROBERT WILLIAMS "HOTEL METROPOLE CATALINA ISLAND" SIGNED LIMITED 70/95 SERIGRAPH

70/95 (hand-signed by the artist and numbered)
1999
Paper: 19” x 25”
Image: 23.75” x 18” (approximate)

Stains, watermarks, creasing, and two pin holes from prior mounting
Minor edge wear; no major tears or structural instability.

Williams’ portrayals of California’s historic landmarks, such as Catalina Island’s Hotel Metropole, resonate with collectors of regional Americana. Key comparables:
- Bay Roses (edition of 100): Fetched $3,875 in pristine condition.
- 1990s coastal serigraphs (editions <100): Auction results range $1,500–$3,200 for well-preserved examples.
- Given this piece’s extremely low edition size (95) and iconic subject, a pristine example could achieve $1,500–$2,500. Factoring in visible flaws, a fair current estimate is $800–$1,500.

Collector Appeal:
This serigraph embodies Williams’ nostalgic lens on California’s architectural heritage, ideal for devotees of late-20th-century Impressionism and coastal themes. While condition issues (stai