F.M. Davis Still Life Pansy Painting
This item is a framed floral still life painting featuring a vibrant bouquet of pansies in a white ceramic vase, set against a dark background with blue drapery. The composition includes a variety of pansy colors, ranging from whites and yellows to deep purples, oranges, and blues, all rendered with soft, painterly brushstrokes. The artwork is signed 'F.M. Davis' in the lower right-hand corner. The style is characteristic of late 19th-century or early 20th-century American decorative floral art. Physically, the piece is housed in a simple white painted wooden frame with glass protection. The matting appears to have significant foxing (brown age spots) and discoloration, particularly visible along the top edge, suggesting exposure to moisture or high acidity in the paper. The frame shows some minor surface scuffing and paint loss. The paint itself retains good color saturation, though the paper support shows signs of age-related toning. The craftsmanship reflects a skilled amateur or commercial decorative artist from the early 1900s, utilizing layering techniques to give three-dimensional volume to the flower petals and the draped fabric beneath the vase.
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Estimated Value
$150 - $250
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Category
Fine Art - Paintings
Appraised On
January 9, 2026
Estimated Value
$150 - $250
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Davis
Item Description
This item is a framed floral still life painting featuring a vibrant bouquet of pansies in a white ceramic vase, set against a dark background with blue drapery. The composition includes a variety of pansy colors, ranging from whites and yellows to deep purples, oranges, and blues, all rendered with soft, painterly brushstrokes. The artwork is signed 'F.M. Davis' in the lower right-hand corner. The style is characteristic of late 19th-century or early 20th-century American decorative floral art. Physically, the piece is housed in a simple white painted wooden frame with glass protection. The matting appears to have significant foxing (brown age spots) and discoloration, particularly visible along the top edge, suggesting exposure to moisture or high acidity in the paper. The frame shows some minor surface scuffing and paint loss. The paint itself retains good color saturation, though the paper support shows signs of age-related toning. The craftsmanship reflects a skilled amateur or commercial decorative artist from the early 1900s, utilizing layering techniques to give three-dimensional volume to the flower petals and the draped fabric beneath the vase.
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