Framed Oil on Canvas Still Life of Sunflowers in a Chinoiserie Vase

This is a detailed still life oil painting on canvas measuring approximately 27 by 19 inches, excluding the frame. The composition features a vibrant bouquet of yellow sunflowers with dark centers, some of which are in full bloom while one sits detached on the table surface. The flowers are arranged in a white, tapered ceramic vase decorated with Chinoiserie-style floral and vine motifs in earth tones. The background is a moody, mottled brown and ochre, providing high contrast that emphasizes the brilliance of the yellow petals. The painting is housed in a substantial, ornate Louis XIV or Rococo-style gilded wood and gesso frame. The frame features deep relief carvings, acanthus leaf corner flourishes, and a beveled linen liner that serves as a transitional element between the artwork and the frame. The brushwork appears impasto-heavy in certain areas, particularly on the flower heads, suggesting a post-impressionist influence. The gilding on the frame shows a soft patina consistent with age, with minor visible cracks in the gesso typical of vintage decorative pieces. The piece is noted as being signed, indicating professional or semi-professional execution likely from the mid-to-late 20th century. The overall craftsmanship of the frame and the painterly application of the oils suggest a decorative piece of high visual impact.