
Mélodique
Sky-High Surprise
€50€160
Gallery estimate €50–€60 · how we value work
About this work
A playful and surreal composition where a pair of legs clad in vibrant blue socks seamlessly blend into a clothesline alongside neatly pinned white and gray socks. The bright blue sky and lush green grass set a fresh and whimsical backdrop, making the scene feel lighthearted and full of fun. The clever visual illusion challenges perception, evoking a sense of humor and spontaneity. It’s a reminder that creativity can turn even the simplest moments—like laundry drying in the sun—into a delightful and unexpected work of art.
Held horizontally at 45 × 30 cm, this mid-scale contemporary photographic print uses its width to carry the composition. The catalogue description reads: A playful and surreal composition where a pair of legs clad in vibrant blue socks seamlessly blend into a clothesline alongside neatly pinned white and gray socks. The premise is playful but the execution is straight, and that tension between the two is what makes the image land. At €50 it is priced inside the €50–€60 range that comparable works in this catalogue occupy.
By Mélodique — Playful, dreamlike scenes suspended in the sky.
New— Unhandled gallery stock. Inspected under daylight-balanced light before dispatch and shipped rolled in a rigid tube.
How we valued it
Gallery estimate
€50–€60
Derived from 53 comparable works in the ArtMarket catalogue — Photography, 30–43 cm equivalent square size — with prices normalised per cm².
Questions
ArtMarket Studio estimates €50–€60 for this piece. Derived from 53 comparable works in the ArtMarket catalogue — Photography, 30–43 cm equivalent square size — with prices normalised per cm². This is the gallery's own assessment based on our catalogue, not an independent market appraisal, and the comparable works it is drawn from are listed on the page.
Graded “New”. Unhandled gallery stock. Inspected under daylight-balanced light before dispatch and shipped rolled in a rigid tube. We check print surface, edges and borders, colour fidelity, signature before dispatch.
Yes. “Mélodique - Hanging Out to Dry” is an original fine-art print hand-signed by Mélodique, most often on the reverse of the print.
No — prints ship unframed and rolled in a protective tube, so you can choose framing that suits your space. We recommend a slim frame with a generous mat border.
This piece measures 45 × 30 cm and is produced on premium photographic paper for sharp detail and lasting colour.
Prints ship rolled in a protective tube, typically 3–7 business days across the EU. Orders over €200 ship free.
Yes — you can return an unframed print in original condition within 14 days of delivery for a refund to the original payment method.
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