Klynche Art Appraisal

Framed Watercolor Painting: Hummingbird and Flowers by Klynche

This item is a framed watercolor painting featuring a hummingbird amidst purple and white flowers. The painting has a soft, almost ethereal quality, with the background done in muted grays and subtle yellows, suggesting either dawn or dusk. The hummingbird, positioned in the upper right, is depicted in flight, its long beak reaching towards a flower. Its plumage shows typical hummingbird iridescence, with hints of green, a reddish gorget, and a white belly. The flowers, possibly foxgloves or similar bell-shaped blossoms, are rendered in shades of purple and white, with distinct darker spots within the petals. Visible brushstrokes suggest a loose, expressive watercolor technique with some areas appearing more defined than others. The painting is affixed to a white matte or border and enclosed in a simple wooden frame with a rustic, possibly distressed finish, indicating a natural or country-style aesthetic. The painting is signed 'KLYNCHE' or 'K. LYNCHE' in the upper left corner and again 'K. Lym' or similar in the bottom right corner, suggesting the artist's signature. Additionally, the words 'HUMMING BIRD' and 'VICTORIA BC' are hand-written vertically on the left side, indicating the subject and possibly the location or origin of the artist. A retail sticker from 'NEW TO YOU' indicating 'Artwork' and 'Small Picture' with a price of '$3.00' is affixed to the lower right corner of the frame. The painting appears to be in good condition, with no immediate signs of significant damage like tears or severe discoloration, though some aging of the paper or slight fading of the colors might be present, consistent with a watercolor of an unknown age. The frame appears sturdy, with no visible cracks or major abrasions. The overall size appears to be relatively small, suitable for a desk or shelf display.