Park Bench Scene by Leonid Afremov Appraisal

Category: Art - Painting/Print

Park Bench Scene by Leonid Afremov

Description

An impressionistic painting depicting a rainy park or alley scene at night, featuring glowing streetlights reflecting on wet pavement, autumnal trees, and a prominent bench. The work utilizes a heavy impasto technique with a palette knife, characteristic of artist Leonid Afremov. It is presented with double matting (dark blue inner, purple outer) within an ornate gold frame.

Appraisal Report

This artwork is identified as being in the style of Leonid Afremov, recognized for his unique palette knife impasto technique and vibrant, romantic city/park scenes. The value is estimated based on auction results and gallery prices for Afremov's works, which can vary significantly. Key factors influencing the range include whether this piece is an original oil painting or a print/reproduction (giclee), the specific dimensions of the artwork (not provided), its condition, and provenance. Original oils command higher prices ($800-$5000+ depending on size and subject), while authorized prints are typically valued lower ($100-$500). The provided framing is attractive but does not drastically alter the core artwork value. The estimated range assumes it could be either a print or a smaller original.

Appraisal Value

$200 - $2,500