Saskia Rem Brandt Appraisal

Saskia Rem Brandt Blue Lemons Still Life Painting

This is a contemporary still life painting by the artist Saskia Rem Brandt, measuring 28 x 20 inches. The composition features surrealist botanical elements, specifically lemons that have been rendered in monochromatic shades of cerulean, cobalt, and indigo, subverting the expectations of their natural yellow hue. The work depicts two halved lemons and a single segment resting on a highly reflective surface, likely blue glass or polished stone, which creates clear mirrored images of the fruit. In the background, a clear glass bowl or vessel sits nestled against a deep blue, lushly draped fabric backdrop. The texture of the lemon rinds, the pulpy interior segments, and the folds of the textile are rendered with hyper-realistic precision and high contrast. The craftsmanship demonstrates sophisticated mastery of light, shadow, and color theory, focusing on the interplay of tonal values within a single color family. The painting appears to be in excellent condition with no visible signs of craquelure, fading, or physical damage. The contrast between the organic shapes of the fruit and the geometric reflections provides a modern, surrealist take on the classical Dutch still life tradition.