“Stairway” by Anne Silber (American, b. New Jersey), c.1990 serigraph, 26×10", signed, numbered 46/90, elegant architectural garden scene.

“Stairway” by Anne Silber (American, b. New Jersey), c.1990 serigraph, 26×10", signed, numbered 46/90, elegant architectural garden scene.

Anne Silber’s “Stairway” is a refined limited-edition hand-printed serigraph capturing a serene architectural garden staircase in subtle, watercolor-like tones—signed and numbered 46/90 by the artist, ideal for collectors of fine prints and modern graphic still life. Perfect for interior art décor and museum-quality collections.

Artwork Description

“Stairway” presents an elegant, vertically oriented scene where geometric architecture meets lush foliage. The composition features soft stairs, archways, and planters rendered in harmonious color planes that evoke light, space, and calm. The artist’s controlled color layering offers a visual effect akin to delicate watercolor washes anchored by crisp forms. Plants with loose, organic shapes juxtapose the linear staircase, creating a dialogue between nature and built environment. Printed as a hand-cut lacquer film stencil serigraph, the work displays transparent ink layering—a hallmark of Silber’s technique that allows subtle interactions of tone and form. The piece is signed “Anne Silber” and numbered 46/90, with the title “Stairway” in pencil on the lower margin. At approximately 26×10 inches, it commands vertical presence while inviting quiet contemplation.

Artist Biography

Anne Silber is an American printmaker and fine artist born in New Jersey. She studied at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where she developed her deep appreciation for serigraphy, later dedicating her career to hand-printed limited-edition prints. Silber has lived and worked in the Boston area since 1977, building a rich artistic practice grounded in precision, color harmony, and nuanced observation of light and shadow. Her printmaking technique centers on hand-cut lacquer film stencils and transparent ink layering, which produce subtle visual blending reminiscent of watercolor within the structure of serigraph. Silber’s work has been exhibited widely throughout the United States and Europe and is held in museum collections including The Brooklyn Museum, Herbert F. Johnson Art Museum (Cornell University), High Museum of Art (Atlanta), Montclair Art Museum (NJ), Rose Art Museum (Brandeis University), and Worcester Art Museum. Her prints have appeared on numerous television series and major motion pictures, broadening her visibility and influence across popular culture and institutional art contexts. Silber’s creative process begins with precise pencil sketches, often drawn from life or photography, which she translates into multiple meticulously printed layers that explore form, light, color relationships, and spatial harmony. Her exhibitions and presence in corporate and museum collections underscore a distinguished career blending technical mastery with a deep sensitivity to visual rhythm and tone. 

Anne Silber (American, b. New Jersey), “Stairway,” limited edition serigraph on paper, signed and numbered 46/90, c.1990, 26×10", elegant architectural garden print with subtle color layering.

Certificate of Value & Authentication

Certificate of Authenticity & Value
Artist: Anne Silber (American)
Title: Stairway
Medium: Original hand-printed serigraph (silkscreen) with hand-cut lacquer film stencils
Edition: 46/90
Signature: Signed “Anne Silber” and numbered in pencil
Dimensions: 26×10 inches approx.
Condition: Appears very good; image area frameable; verify in-hand for complete grading.
Provenance: Acquired from Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC; now Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.
This certifies that the work described above is an authentic limited edition serigraph by Anne Silber, consistent with her known printmaking technique and artist signature.

Provenance Chain

Anne Silber (artist, created c.1990) → Mitch Morse Gallery, New York (acquired NYC & Europe) → Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)