European Painting Appraisal

European Cityscape Watercolor Painting by A. Kessyrowsky

This item is a framed watercolor painting depicting a vibrant European city street scene, likely a canal bridge with multi-story buildings lining the water. The artist utilizes a bright, whimsical color palette with strong blues for the sky, various shades of teal, red, yellow, and purple for the buildings, and warm oranges for the arched bridge. The painting is characterized by a somewhat naive or folk-art aesthetic, with simplified forms and a clear outline of structures. Notable features include ornate rooflines, chimneys, numerous windows (some round, some rectangular), and a distinct round dome-shaped tower with a spire and what appears to be a weathervane. Small, indistinct figures are visible on the bridge and potentially on the streets below. The brushwork in the sky is textured, giving the impression of clouds or a patterned background. The water below the bridge reflects the buildings, and vertical strokes suggest reflections or pilings. The visible portion of the item shows a matting surrounding the artwork, and a narrow wooden frame, though only the corner is slightly visible. The artwork appears to be in good condition with no obvious visible damage, significant fading, or tears. The colors remain saturated. The artist's signature, "A. Kessyrowsky," is clearly visible in the lower right corner of the painting, indicating it is an original artwork rather than a print. The style suggests it could be a 20th-century piece, possibly mid to late 20th century, given its bright, somewhat illustrative quality. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with clear intent in the composition and color choices.