T Kelland Art Appraisal

Still Life Painting of Violin and Music by T. Kelland

The item is an oil painting on canvas or board, approximately 10x12 inches (based on visible scale and typical sizes), framed in a substantial gilded wood or resin frame. The artwork itself depicts a still life with a violin, sheet music, a small globe, and a dark blue draped fabric. The colors are rich and deep, with warm browns and reds dominating the foreground elements and a darker, ambiguous background. The brushwork appears detailed, particularly on the violin and the musical notes on the open book. The frame is ornate with a decorative relief pattern of leaves and berries or small floral elements, finished in a distressed gold color with a textured surface. The frame shows signs of wear consistent with age, including some minor losses or rubbing of the gilding on raised areas. The painting appears to be signed in the lower right corner, with the signature reading 'T. Kelland'. The style of the painting and the frame suggest a traditional or classical approach to still life, possibly dating from the late 20th or early 21st century, though without further information or a clearer view of the signature and technique, a precise age is difficult to determine. The composition is well-balanced and the lighting creates a sense of depth and realism. There are no overt signs of significant damage to the painting itself visible in the provided image, although the condition of the frame is apparent.