Pascucci Appraisal

Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Ornate Frame (Signed 'Pascucci')

This is an original oil painting depicting a floral still life, presented in a heavily textured, impasto style. The central motif is a vibrant arrangement of flowers in varying shades of light blue, yellow, and subtle orange, set against a muted olive-green background that gradually darkens towards the edges. The flowers, particularly the yellow and blue ones, are rendered with thick, expressive brushstrokes, giving them a three-dimensional quality and suggesting roses or similar full-petaled blooms. They are arranged in a slightly metallic, brownish-orange vase or pot, which sits on a lighter olive-green surface, likely a table or ledge. The craftsmanship indicates a moderate level of skill, with a focus on color and texture to convey form rather than intricate detail. The painting is housed in an ornate, distressed white wooden frame. The frame features a carved or molded decorative pattern along its inner and outer edges, which shows noticeable chipping and wear, exposing some of the darker material underneath. This wear suggests an older piece or one that has been handled extensively. There's an inner liner, possibly made of carved wood, with a lighter brown or natural wood tone that separates the painting from the outer ornate frame. The artist's signature, "Pascucci," is clearly visible in the lower right corner, indicating it is a signed piece. The style suggests a mid-20th century aesthetic, possibly from the 1950s to 1970s, characteristic of decorative floral art from that period. The overall condition of the painting itself appears good, with no obvious cracks or extensive damage to the canvas or paint layer, though the frame shows significant signs of age and distress.