Mid-Century Oil Painting of Sunflowers in a Copper Pot signed 'K. Judge'

This is an original mid-century still life oil painting on canvas or board, depicting a lush arrangement of sunflowers in a burnished copper or ceramic vessel. The color palette is dominated by vibrant yellows and ochres in the flower heads, contrasted with deep greens in the foliage and a warm, earthy terra-cotta tone for the pot. The background is rendered in a muted, gestural blend of grey and tan, while the foreground shows the pot sitting on a wooden surface draped with a blue and white patterned cloth. Notable for its impasto technique, the painterly brushstrokes give significant texture to the flower petals and leaves. The work is signed in the lower right corner, likely 'K. Judge.' It is housed in an ornate, multi-tiered vintage wooden frame with a gold-tone inner liner and a weathered walnut-finish outer molding. Condition-wise, the frame shows some minor surface scuffs and age-appropriate wood separation at the mitered corners. The painting surface appears well-preserved with a slight aged patina, typical for a piece from the mid-to-late 20th century. The quality of the draftsmanship is high, demonstrating a mastery of light through the reflections on the pot and the varied angles of the drooping sunflower heads, which evoke a sense of naturalistic realism and late-summer harvest.