Floral Still Life in the Style of Bernard Buffet (c. 1950s)

This item is an oil on canvas painting depicting a bouquet of flowers in a tall, cylindrical vase, resting on a grid-patterned surface. The work is executed in the distinct Expressionist style popularized by French artist Bernard Buffet during the 1950s, characterized by sharp, elongated black outlines and a muted, monochromatic color palette dominated by greys, blacks, and off-whites. The composition utilizes spare, angular lines to define the floral forms and the vase. The painting is housed in an ornate, heavy gilt-wood frame featuring rococo-style scrollwork, acanthus leaf motifs, and shells at the corners and mid-points. The frame's opulent gold finish provides a stark contrast to the austere, somber aesthetic of the internal artwork. The canvas appears to be in fair condition, though the low-resolution image suggests a dusty patina and potential surface grime consistent with age. There is no visible signature in the provided view, though such works often feature large, stylized signatures at the top or bottom edges. The craftsmanship exhibits the bold, vertically-oriented graphic quality typical of mid-century French modernism.