Lot 99
Betty Zoe Miller Milkweed Botanical Virgina Watercolor
Live — closing Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
- Estimate
- $200–$400
- Starting bid
- $60
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About this lot
Artist: Betty Zoe Miller
Title: Unknown
Medium: Watercolor & Mixed Media
Origin: United States
Dimension:Framed: Approx. 38 x 28 in.
Condition: Some scratches on frame. No visible flaws on artwork.
Additional Information: Original mixed-media watercolor and gouache painting by Virginia artist Betty Zoe Miller (1930–2005), known for her detailed botanical studies, wildlife subjects, and Tidewater and Hampton Roads regional landscapes. The composition depicts clusters of milkweed pods releasing delicate white seeds among wild grasses, capturing the quiet beauty of seasonal change and natural cycles. Fine brushwork defines the intricate strands of the silky seed fibers, while layered watercolor washes and opaque gouache accents create depth throughout the composition. Earthy tones of ochre, raw sienna, muted browns, and soft greens form a textured background that contrasts with the bright, floating milkweed seeds. Miller’s technique combines controlled naturalistic detail with expressive organic forms, creating an atmospheric study of winter flora and the landscape. The painting is signed by the artist on the bottom right and presented under glass with a clean mat and dark stained wooden frame.
Lot details
- Lot
- 99
- Category
- Wall Art › Paintings Watercolor
- Estimate
- $200–$400
- Starting bid
- $60
- Bids
- 0
- Bidding closes
- Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
