Lot #14: Rare Vintage 1980s J.S. Kim 3D Floral Relief Artwork

Signed Postmodern Pastel Statement Piece in Original Frame A striking survivor from the height of 1980s postmodern interior design, this signed J.S. Kim mixed-media floral relief artwork combines sculptural dimension, dreamy pastel colour, and unmistakable late-20th-century style. What immediately separates this piece from an ordinary floral print is its extraordinary three-dimensional relief work. The large blossoms physically rise from the surface, giving the composition depth, texture, and changing shadows as the light moves across it. The effect is elegant from a distance and surprisingly detailed when viewed up close. Behind the raised flowers is a beautifully executed, softly airbrushed composition blending muted mint green, dusty mauve, cream, blush and warm neutral tones. Stylized vases, layered foliage and the delicate butterfly accent complete a look that feels perfectly at home beside the Memphis Milano, Postmodern and retro pastel design movements of the 1980s. The artwork remains housed in its impressive original multi-tiered frame, finished with a sophisticated sage-grey outer molding, wide cream surround and refined gold inner accent. The framing is an important part of the overall presentation and gives the piece the substantial, gallery-quality presence expected from upscale décor of the period. The artist’s J.S. Kim signature remains visible within the composition, adding another desirable element for collectors of signed vintage decorative art. This is the kind of piece that can completely anchor a room. Display it in a sophisticated contemporary interior for dramatic contrast, pair it with vintage 1980s furnishings for an authentic period look, or make it the centerpiece of a carefully curated Postmodern or pastel-inspired collection. Highlights * Rare vintage 1980s decorative artwork * Signed J.S. Kim * Sculpted 3D floral relief blossoms * Mixed-media construction with genuine dimensional texture * Soft airbrushed pastel background * Beautiful mint, mauve, cream and blush palette * Delicate butterfly detail * Strong Postmodern / Memphis-era aesthetic * Original multi-tiered sage-grey and gold-accented frame * Impressive statement size and gallery presence * Excellent decorative and collector appeal * Increasingly difficult to find in complete original presentation Dimensions: [Insert Dimensions] Condition: Excellent vintage condition with the original frame intact. Minor age-appropriate wear may be present and is consistent with an authentic piece from the 1980s. A beautiful opportunity to acquire an increasingly uncommon example of original 1980s dimensional wall art—rich in texture, unmistakable in period character, and far more visually impressive in person than a conventional flat print. Dimensions: 27”W x 31”H Pickup category timeslot {A}