Wave Painting Appraisal

Seascape Painting 'Moonlit Hawaiian Wave'

This item is a framed seascape painting depicting a powerful moonlit wave breaking near a rocky Hawaiian shore. The artwork is characterized by a dramatic nocturnal palette, dominated by deep blues, grays, and blacks in the sky and dark rocks. The central feature is a large, curling wave, luminous with an intense turquoise-blue glow that suggests moonlight or bioluminescence, contrasting sharply with the foam and spray rendered in bright whites and lighter blues. The foreground features dark, rugged rock formations partially submerged in water, reflecting the dim light from above. The painting exhibits a high degree of realism and attention to detail in the water's movement, foam patterns, and rock textures. The piece is housed in a substantial, multi-layered frame. The outermost frame is wood, likely a medium-toned hardwood with a visible grain, featuring a broad, architectural profile with multiple steps and curves, indicating quality craftsmanship. Inside the wood frame is a dual inner liner: a wider, navy blue liner, and a thinner, silver-toned or light-colored fillet that directly borders the artwork. The combination of the dark painting and the rich frame materials creates an elegant and impactful presentation. The visible signature at the bottom left of the artwork is dark but discernible, and the additional context indicates it is by a Hawaiian artist and is a limited edition piece, numbered 65/250, suggesting it is a print, giclée, or serigraph rather than a unique original painting. There are no immediate visible condition issues such as scratches, tears, or significant wear on the painting surface or the frame; however, a closer inspection would be required to confirm this. The style is contemporary realism, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century given the printing technique mentioned by the limited edition number.