Kerrigan Art Appraisal

Floral Still Life with Sunflowers and Fruit signed by Kerrigan

This is a contemporary oil painting on canvas featuring a vibrant still life composition. Centrally located is a bouquet of five large sunflowers with bright yellow petals and dark, textured centers, accompanied by smaller blue and white accent flowers and green foliage. The arrangement is held in a round, mottled blue ceramic vase resting on a wooden-toned surface. To the left of the vase is a cluster of red grapes, and to the right are two peaches or apples showing variations of green, yellow, and red. The background is rendered in muted, neutral grey and brown tones using broad, expressive brushstrokes that provide a modern, impasto feel. The artwork is signed 'Kerrigan' in the lower right or left corner (as per provided context). The painting is housed in an ornate, heavy gold-gilded frame featuring classical acanthus leaf molded details and a beaded inner liner. The frame appears to be made of wood and decorative plaster. Condition-wise, the canvas appears taut and well-preserved with no visible punctures, though a retail price sticker is present on the glass or top frame edge which should be removed carefully. The style reflects a late 20th-century impressionistic approach, likely decorative or commercial gallery art. The craftsmanship shows confident brushwork and a thick application of pigment, particularly in the floral heads.