Poolside Painting Appraisal

Mediterranean Villa Poolside Scene Painting

This item is a hand-painted oil painting depicting a vibrant Mediterranean-style villa complex with a poolside setting. The artwork features multiple buildings with arched windows and tiled roofs, surrounded by lush palm trees, suggesting a warm, possibly coastal, environment. In the foreground, a rectangular swimming pool with blue water dominates the center, flanked by several lounge chairs and tables with pink umbrellas, indicating a leisure or resort atmosphere. The color palette is bright and lively, utilizing blues for the sky and water, various greens and browns for the foliage and buildings, and touches of pink for the umbrellas. The style appears somewhat illustrative or naive, with clear outlines and distinct blocks of color rather than highly detailed realism. There is a visible artist's signature or initials, 'C.J.', in the lower right corner, lending a personal touch to the piece. The painting appears to be on a canvas or art board, approximately rectangular in shape, though exact dimensions are not discernible from the image. The condition seems generally good, with no obvious signs of significant damage, tears, or repairs, though surface wear or aging could be present but is not visible in the provided image. The paint application appears relatively flat, consistent with oil paint on canvas, and the craftsmanship suggests a folk art or amateur artist's output, potentially from the mid-to-late 20th century, given the aesthetic. The back of the painting is obscured by packaging materials, but a cardboard box with 'EXCEL' printed on it is visible underneath.