Terraced Hillside Village Painting
This item is an acrylic painting on canvas, depicting a stylized terraced hillside village. The artwork features a dense cluster of multiple-story buildings, characterized by their angular forms and a limited, earthy color palette dominated by shades of cream, beige, ochre, and dark brown, contrasted sharply with vibrant red roofs. Each building is rendered abstractly with simple rectangular or square 'windows' and 'doors' in dark brown, providing depth and shadow. The brushwork appears deliberate and somewhat textured, especially visible in the variations of color within each wall section. The canvas itself is rectangular and appears to be stretched over a wooden frame, giving it a three-dimensional depth from the wall. There are no visible signs of significant damage, wear, or repairs; the colors appear unfaded and the canvas is taut. A signature or inscription, 'Steglich', is prominently displayed in a flowing script in the lower right corner, executed in black paint. The style suggests a modern, possibly contemporary, folk art or naive art influence, emphasizing simple forms and strong color contrasts rather than realistic detail. This piece likely dates from the late 20th or early 21st century. The craftsmanship is consistent with a hand-painted piece, showing individual brushstrokes and the unique character of an artist's hand.
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Estimated Value
$300-500
Basic Information
Category
Art - Painting
Appraised On
September 23, 2025
Estimated Value
$300-500
Item Description
This item is an acrylic painting on canvas, depicting a stylized terraced hillside village. The artwork features a dense cluster of multiple-story buildings, characterized by their angular forms and a limited, earthy color palette dominated by shades of cream, beige, ochre, and dark brown, contrasted sharply with vibrant red roofs. Each building is rendered abstractly with simple rectangular or square 'windows' and 'doors' in dark brown, providing depth and shadow. The brushwork appears deliberate and somewhat textured, especially visible in the variations of color within each wall section. The canvas itself is rectangular and appears to be stretched over a wooden frame, giving it a three-dimensional depth from the wall. There are no visible signs of significant damage, wear, or repairs; the colors appear unfaded and the canvas is taut. A signature or inscription, 'Steglich', is prominently displayed in a flowing script in the lower right corner, executed in black paint. The style suggests a modern, possibly contemporary, folk art or naive art influence, emphasizing simple forms and strong color contrasts rather than realistic detail. This piece likely dates from the late 20th or early 21st century. The craftsmanship is consistent with a hand-painted piece, showing individual brushstrokes and the unique character of an artist's hand.
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