{"product_id":"red-tree-peony-original-watercolor-mg-no3","title":"Red Tree Peony — Original Watercolor by MG | Estate Collection No. 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome things pass through estate sales quietly, unnoticed. This is not one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Tree Peony\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original watercolor painting — hand-titled, hand-signed, and numbered by the artist. The subject is a single tree peony in full bloom: magenta and soft pink petals rendered with a confidence that only comes from a practiced hand. The brushwork is detailed and bold where it needs to be, then softens at the edges into something almost luminous. It is the kind of painting that rewards a long look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece was acquired as part of a private estate collection — a series of original botanical watercolors, each depicting a different flower, each individually painted, titled, and cataloged by the artist known as MG. This is \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 3 in the series\u003c\/strong\u003e. The title \u003cem\u003eRed Tree Peony\u003c\/em\u003e and the number 3 are written in the artist's hand on the verso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal works like this rarely surface outside of galleries or private collections. We are honored to offer it here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Original watercolor on paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Tree peony in bloom — magenta and soft pink with green stem and leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Detailed botanical, bold yet soft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper size: 15\" × 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Mint — no foxing, fading, tears, or damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned: Yes — signed by the artist (MG) on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitled: \u003cem\u003eRed Tree Peony\u003c\/em\u003e — written on the verso in the artist's hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbered: No. 3 in the artist's series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed: No — unframed, ready for your choice of frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: Acquired from a private estate collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Framing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 15\" × 11\", this piece fits beautifully in a standard frame. We recommend a simple white or natural wood frame with a wide mat to let the watercolor breathe — the soft pink and magenta palette pairs especially well with warm white walls, linen upholstery, and natural textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt The Marian Collection, we believe that original art deserves to be seen, not stored. This piece was part of a private estate — carefully kept, clearly loved. The artist signed and titled each work in the series by hand, suggesting someone who took their practice seriously. We don't know MG's full story, but the work speaks clearly: this was someone who knew how to see a flower and translate that seeing into paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne piece. One owner. No reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watercolor on paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\" × 11\" (paper size, unframed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magenta, soft pink, green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (MG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Tree Peony (verso)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries number:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFramed:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private estate collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 — this is a one-of-a-kind original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy The Marian Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe curate pieces that carry history, craft, and beauty. Original art from private estates is among the most meaningful work we offer. When you bring this piece home, you're not buying décor. You're continuing the life of something that was made by hand, with care, by someone who loved flowers enough to paint them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Marian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52558958625047,"sku":"ART-MG-PEONY-RED-003","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/2815\/1575\/files\/Red_Tree_Peony_is_an_original_watercolor_painting_hand-titled_hand-signed_and_numbered_by_the_artist..jpg?v=1774649874","url":"https:\/\/themariancollection.com\/products\/red-tree-peony-original-watercolor-mg-no3","provider":"The Marian Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}