Floral Still Life Appraisal

Framed Floral Still Life Painting

This item is a framed oil painting depicting a floral still life. The central focus is a vibrant arrangement of chrysanthemums and daisies, primarily in shades of yellow and white. The flowers are voluminous and textured, suggesting a certain mastery in brushwork to capture their forms. They are displayed in a reddish-brown, possibly ceramic or terracotta, vase with a glossy finish. The background appears to be a muted, light brownish-pink or tan fabric, possibly a draped curtain or wall, which provides a soft contrast to the foreground elements. On the surface below the vase, which resembles a wooden tabletop, there is an additional fallen yellow flower with a small woven basket or decorative element to the right. The color palette leans towards warm tones, with dominant yellows, whites, greens for foliage, and earthy reds and browns. The painting is housed within a multi-layered frame. An inner white or light cream mat provides a border around the artwork itself, followed by a light blue-grey or sage green fillet, and then a larger, textured gold-toned wooden frame. The outermost frame appears to be a simple, flat gold-colored molding. There doesn't appear to be any visible signature or artist's mark in the provided image, though a small rectangular plaque or label is affixed to the bottom center of the inner mat, which might contain the title or artist's name, but it is unreadable. The overall condition appears good, with no obvious signs of damage, cracks, or significant wear to the painting or frame, suggesting it has been well-maintained. Its style is traditional and realistically rendered, likely dating from the mid to late 20th century, a common period for decorative floral works.