Mid-Century Floral Still Life Oil Painting by Helman

This is a vintage mid-century still life painting executed in oil on canvas (or possibly board), housed in a multi-layered decorative frame. The composition features a dense, voluminous bouquet of flowers including chrysanthemums and daisies in shades of cream, ochre, peach, and soft pink. The artist utilized a heavy impasto technique, particularly visible in the thick applications of paint on the flower petals, creating a tactile and three-dimensional effect. The bouquet is situated in a neutral-toned round vase with subtle highlight reflections. The signature 'Helman' is clearly visible in the lower right corner in a dark, cursive script. The style is characteristic of mid-20th-century decorative art, likely dating from the 1960s to the 1970s. The painting is set within a linen liner and a wooden frame with a marbled or faux-tortoiseshell finish and gilded inner edges. Condition-wise, the artwork appears well-preserved with no major cracking or paint loss visible in the photo; however, the linen liner shows slight yellowing consistent with age, and the frame has minor edge wear. The craftsmanship demonstrates a confident hand with a focus on texture and light play common in the 'couch art' or commercial gallery style of the era.