Green Bottle Painting Appraisal

Still Life Oil Painting with Green Bottle and Red Drape

This item is an oil painting depicting a still life scene, framed in a decorative wooden frame. The painting itself showcases a dark, moody background with a central arrangement on what appears to be a small, dark table or pedestal. A vibrant green bottle, possibly glass or ceramic, stands prominently on a draped red fabric, which cascades down the front of the table in soft folds. To the right of the bottle, further back, is a small, possibly metallic or ceramic, bowl or cup. In the lower right corner of the painting, a closed book with a decorative cover is visible. The brushwork appears somewhat loose and expressive, particularly in the background where highlights are used to suggest light sources, possibly from an unseen window or lamp. A signature, 'D. Scully', is visible in the lower right quadrant of the painting. The frame is a multi-layered design, featuring an inner gold-toned border with a repeating ogee or scalloped pattern, followed by a wider, dark green painted section, and an outermost gold-toned trim that also features a repeating pattern of interconnected 'X' or 'hourglass' shapes. The frame exhibits some minor wear and dust accumulation, consistent with age and handling. The painting appears to be in good overall condition with no obvious tears, punctures, or significant paint loss visible from the provided image. The style suggests a mid-20th century aesthetic, perhaps leaning towards impressionistic realism in its still life depiction. The craftsmanship of the frame is moderate, indicating a manufactured piece rather than a custom artisan frame.