Vintage Mid-20th Century Mission Hand Print of California “Drinking Leopard” Serigraph by James Bunnell

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A captivating mid-century hand-printed serigraph by James Bunnell, produced by Mission Hand Print of California in Berkeley. Titled descriptively as … Read more A captivating mid-century hand-printed serigraph by James Bunnell, produced by Mission Hand Print of California in Berkeley. Titled descriptively as “Drinking Leopard,” the piece features a leopard or jaguar stretched across a weathered log, lowering its head to drink from a jungle pool below.

The work has the bold, graphic quality associated with mid-century wildlife and tropical decorative art, with saturated greens, ochre-brown tones, crisp black linework, and a richly textured surface. Mission Hand Print of California was known for hand-screened decorative works, often described on labels as “Hand Printed Originals in Oil,” giving the image a paint-like depth and finish.

The print is signed “Bunnell” in the lower right and retains the original Mission Hand Print label on the reverse. Presented in a period-appropriate dark wood frame with a wide gold-toned mat.

A strong statement piece for a gallery wall, library, den, safari-inspired room, tropical interior, or mid-century modern collection.


DETAILS
Artist: James Bunnell
Maker/Publisher: Mission Hand Print of California, Berkeley
Period: c. 1950s–1960s
Medium: Hand-printed serigraph / silkscreen with oil-based inks
Subject: Leopard drinking from jungle pool
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Wildlife, Tropical, Safari, Illustration
Materials: Materials: Hand-printed oil serigraph on heavy paper, wood frame, glass, cardboard backing.
Signature: Signed “Bunnell” lower right
Label: Partial Mission Hand Print of California label on verso
Dimensions: Approx. 17"W x 23"H x 1.5"D


CONDITION
Good vintage condition The print surface remains vibrant with no fading. There is minor foxing and age-related toning visible on the outer edges of the matting. The original Mission Hand Print label on the reverse remains partially intact. The cardboard backing shows some punctures and wear consistent with age, but the structural integrity of the frame and print remains sound. See less