Occult Art Appraisal

Original Occult Demon Cross Painting

This is an original hand-painted artwork on a flat rectangular support, likely canvas board or paper, utilizing what appears to be acrylic or heavy-bodied gouache paint. The central motif features a Latin cross shape filled with vertical, expressive brushstrokes in shades of orange, yellow, and brown, evoking a wood-grain or fire-like texture. Centered within the cross is a stylized, bright red demonic or goat-like figure with dark, almond-shaped eyes, pointed ears, and two large grey horns that extend beyond the upper boundary of the cross. The negative space surounding the cross is painted in a solid, matte black, resulting in a high-contrast visual. The craftsmanship displays a raw, outsider art or amateur quality, characterized by visible, non-blended brushwork and bold color application. From an appraisal standpoint, there are no visible artist signatures or date marks on the front surface. The edges of the support appear potentially uneven, suggesting it may be a student work or a piece of contemporary folk art. The condition looks generally stable with some minor surface imperfections and texture variation typical of hand-applied paint, and a small white artifact or minor loss is visible at the bottom edge of the black field.