
Still Life with Animal Skull and Vessels Oil Painting
This is an original oil painting on canvas or panel, executed in a post-impressionist or academic student style, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The composition features a variety of objects arranged on a light green surface, including a prominent mammalian skull (possibly a sheep or deer), a white ceramic pitcher, a dark green glass bottle, a small blue vase, and several geometric or architectural forms such as a grey pedestal and a red box. The color palette is characterized by muted earth tones, greens, and grays, with a single bold red accent. The paint application is thick with visible impasto in some areas, particularly on the skull and the pitcher, suggesting a focus on texture and form. The brushwork is somewhat broad and expressive rather than hyper-realistic. Condition-wise, the artwork appears to be unframed, showing some minor edge wear and potential surface dust accumulation consistent with its age. There are no visible signatures or maker's marks on the front surface, which may indicate it was a study or part of a private collection. The craftsmanship shows a confident hand with a strong understanding of tonal values and spatial arrangement.
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Estimated Value
$100 - $300
Basic Information
Category
Fine Art - Paintings
Appraised On
February 12, 2026
Estimated Value
$100 - $300
Item Description
This is an original oil painting on canvas or panel, executed in a post-impressionist or academic student style, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The composition features a variety of objects arranged on a light green surface, including a prominent mammalian skull (possibly a sheep or deer), a white ceramic pitcher, a dark green glass bottle, a small blue vase, and several geometric or architectural forms such as a grey pedestal and a red box. The color palette is characterized by muted earth tones, greens, and grays, with a single bold red accent. The paint application is thick with visible impasto in some areas, particularly on the skull and the pitcher, suggesting a focus on texture and form. The brushwork is somewhat broad and expressive rather than hyper-realistic. Condition-wise, the artwork appears to be unframed, showing some minor edge wear and potential surface dust accumulation consistent with its age. There are no visible signatures or maker's marks on the front surface, which may indicate it was a study or part of a private collection. The craftsmanship shows a confident hand with a strong understanding of tonal values and spatial arrangement.
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