Villa Art Appraisal

Roger Duvall Painting, Roses on a Villa

This item is a framed painting depicting a charming architectural scene. The artwork is rendered in an impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes, particularly in the texture of the stone wall the vibrant foliage. The main subject is a rustic building facade, likely a European villa or cottage, featuring a large wooden door with a visible handle, a small window to the right with dark panes, and a larger window above with blue framed panes. A prominent feature is the abundant climbing roses with both pink and white blooms and lush green leaves, cascading over the doorway and around the upper window. A black lantern with a glass pane hangs to the right of the door. The foreground shows a stone step leading to the door and a dusty, earthy ground with patches of wild greenery and potted plants near steps. The building's wall is rendered with a textured appearance, suggesting rough-cut stone or stucco. The painting is signed in the lower right corner, appearing to read "Roger Duvall." The frame is made of wood, a dark brown color with a warm, metallic finish or gilding along the inner and outer edges, featuring a repeating bead-like design on the inner border. No significant condition issues like tears or major paint loss are visible from the images provided. The painting appears to be in good condition, with only minor superficial wear to the frame expected from age and handling. Based on the style and signature, this painting is likely from the late 20th or early 21st century.