Expressionist-style oil or acrylic painting of a rooster

This artwork is a vibrant, expressionist-style painting depicting a rooster, executed on what appears to be a gallery-wrapped canvas. The composition features a bold use of color, with the bird's plumage rendered in saturated blues, teals, oranges, and reds against a dark, moody background of deep burgundy and crimson. The brushwork is dynamic and painterly, showing visible impasto and textured strokes that suggest movement and energy. The rooster is positioned in a profile view, characterized by a large, flowing tail and a prominent red comb. In the lower right corner, the work bears a signature that appears consistent with 'Martha Bellidura' and is dated '07' (indicating a possible 2007 creation date). However, as a physical inspection is not possible, this signature remains unverified and the artist's identity is a hypothesis based on the visible marking. The painting appears to be in good condition with no obvious tears or significant paint loss visible in the photograph. The style is consistent with contemporary livestock portraiture often found in the late 20th to early 21st century.

I have examined the digital image of this expressionist rooster painting. Based on what I can see, the work is a contemporary oil or acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas, characterized by vibrant impasto and energetic brushwork. The lower right corner bears a signature and date consistent with 'Martha Bellidura 07'. I must emphasize that this attribution is a working hypothesis, as I cannot verify the signature's validity from a photograph. A physical inspection would be required to confirm the medium, the age of the pigments, and the integration of the signature into the paint layer. The estimated value of $400 - $700 is based on the assumption that the work is by the artist indicated. This range reflects current market demand for contemporary animal portraiture with similar decorative appeal and mid-sized scale. In the current market, works of this style are valued for their texture and color palette, which align with modern interior design trends. However, this valuation is contingent upon the piece being an execution by the hypothesized artist. If a physical examination or provenance research were to determine that the work is a student piece, a reproduction, or 'in the style of' the artist without being by their hand, the value would likely decrease to a decorative range of $100 - $200. To confirm the identity of the artist and the status of the work, I would recommend a hands-on inspection by a specialist in contemporary regional art and the gathering of any available exhibition history or purchase receipts. Condition appears good from the photo, but I cannot verify if there is hidden stabilization, ultraviolet flaring, or structural issues with the stretcher bars without an in-person viewing.