Still Life With Two Pears Appraisal

Still Life with Two Pears

This item is an oil painting on canvas, depicting a still life composition featuring two pears. The overall color palette is dominated by muted greens and yellows, with subtle hints of orange and red mottled on the pears, suggesting ripeness. The background is rendered in an impressionistic style with washes of teal, dusty green, and muted blue, creating a soft, almost ethereal atmosphere. The pears themselves are characterized by a broad, vigorous brushwork that gives them a textured, almost palpable quality. The artist has used thick impasto in certain areas, particularly on the highlight of the left pear and the surface beneath the fruit, which appears to be a draped cloth or uneven surface rendered in whites, creams, and light blues. The brushstrokes are clearly visible, indicating a degree of spontaneity and gestural application rather than meticulous blending. Each pear has a dark stem visible at the top. The proportions of the pears are somewhat exaggerated, lending a certain robust quality to the fruit. There are no obvious signs of significant damage like tears or major paint loss, and the canvas appears to be well-stretched with sharp, clean edges. A signature, 'Tulum', is visible in the lower left corner of the painting, executed in a fluid, cursive script. Based on the style and execution, the painting appears to be of contemporary or modern vintage. The craftsmanship, evident in the confident brushwork and effective use of color and texture to convey form, indicates a skilled hand. The absence of a frame in the visible image suggests it may be stretched canvas intended for frameless display or awaiting a custom frame.