1920s Genuine antique Margaret Preston print, miniature, framed artwork, Australian, flowers

A beautifully framed antique colour offset print after Margaret Preston’s Still Life (1926), published as a tipped in plate in a limited quantity for an art journal publication of the period, dated 1927, to celebrate the work of Preston, with very few surviving. Presented with a generous ivory mount and rich reddish-brown timber frame. A vibrant arrangement of colourful blooms, patterned ceramics and fruit, showcasing Preston’s distinctive use of bold colour, decorative pattern and lively modernist composition.

33cm x 28cm frame

14cm x 12cm artwork 

About the Artist

Margaret Preston (1875–1963) was one of Australia’s most influential modernist artists, celebrated for her vibrant still-life paintings, floral compositions and pioneering printmaking. Born in South Australia, Preston studied in Melbourne and Europe, where she developed a strong appreciation for Post-Impressionism and Japanese art. Returning to Australia, she became a leading advocate for a distinctly Australian artistic identity, incorporating native flora, striking colour and bold decorative forms into her work. Her paintings and prints remain highly regarded and are represented in major Australian public collections.