Skull And Rose Design Appraisal

Painted Saw Blade with Skull and Rose Design

This item appears to be a decorative object fashioned from a circular saw blade. The blade is approximately 6-8 inches in diameter and features a toothed edge around its entire circumference. The surface of the blade has been painted with a vibrant and detailed design in the style of traditional American tattoo art. The central motif is a stylized human skull, rendered in shades of yellow, gold, black, and white, complete with visible crack lines, indicating age or damage a common trope in this art style. The skull is framed by large, lush red rose petals with darker red shading to show dimension. These petals are surrounded by green leaves with dark green veins. Small orange elements, possibly representing thorns or buds, are interspersed around the edges of the design, between the leaves. The overall impression is bold and graphic. The paint appears to be enamel or a similar durable paint, likely applied by hand. There are visible signs of wear and tear on the painted surface, including some minor scratches and possibly small chips in the paint, particularly around the teeth of the blade. The metal of the saw blade beneath the paint appears to be steel or a similar alloy. There are no discernible manufacturer's marks, signatures, or other identifying stamps visible in the image. Given the style of the artwork and its application to a re-purposed industrial object, it likely dates from the late 20th or early 21st century and was created as a piece of art or decor rather than having functional use as a saw blade. The craftsmanship of the painting is relatively good, with clean lines and solid color application, though not necessarily museum quality. The object has a central circular opening, which would have been for mounting the saw blade onto a saw, but now serves as a void within the overall composition.