Sagona Art Appraisal

Mid-Century Modern Mixed Media Wood Inlay Relief Art by Sagona

This rectangular wall hanging is an example of mid-century modern mixed media relief art, featuring a stylized floral arrangement of tulips in a basket. The piece is constructed using thin wood veneers or laminates layered to create a three-dimensional effect against a dark, vertical-planked wooden background. The composition includes four tulip blossoms in shades of muted pink and purple, supported by curved, thin wooden stems. Long, pale yellow-green leaves rise from a woven-texture basket, while a single purple bloom appears to spill over the edge. The foreground features horizontal wood graining, signed in the lower right corner with 'Sagona' in a cursive script. Measuring approximately 24 by 36 inches, the work is enclosed in a simple, light-toned wooden frame with a white inner border. The condition shows age-appropriate wear, including minor scuffing on the frame's edges, light surface dust, and some slight fading or discoloration to the painted and stained surfaces. This style is characteristic of decorative handcrafted artisan work from the 1960s to 1970s, showcasing the era's preoccupation with organic materials and folk-inspired motifs. The craftsmanship involves precise cutting and layering of wood components, though the overall finish is commercial in nature.