Raffles Hotel Painting Appraisal

Original Oil Painting of the Raffles Hotel (Applecross, WA) signed by Kelly

This is a representational oil or acrylic landscape painting on canvas, depicting the iconic Art Deco facade of the Raffles Hotel in Applecross, Western Australia. The artwork highlights the building's distinctive Inter-War Functionalist architectural style, characterized by its rounded balconies, white masonry finish, and prominent 'SWAN' lager neon sky signage, complete with the vintage Swan Brewery 'glass of beer' mascot. The sky is rendered in a soft gradient of blue, providing a clear contrast to the warm, earth-toned ground in the foreground. The painting is signed 'KELLY' in the lower right corner in white cursive script. It is housed in a simple, natural wood frame that appears to be in good condition. The craftsmanship shows a high level of architectural detail and linear perspective, capturing a nostalgic view of this historic Perth landmark. The condition of the canvas surface appears excellent with no visible craquelure, tears, or significant fading. The style suggests it was likely painted in the late 20th or early 21st century as a piece of architectural or regional historical interest.