Butterfly Painting with Metallic Gold Background
Wall Art

Butterfly Painting with Metallic Gold Background

This appears to be a small-scale, modern acrylic painting on canvas or a similar rigid substrate, depicting a stylized butterfly. The background is rendered in a shimmering golden hue, suggesting the use of metallic paint or possibly gold leaf, although the texture indicates paint. Overlaid on this golden field is a prominent butterfly motif, centrally located. The butterfly's body is a solid black, with two black antennae extending upwards and outwards from the head area. Its wings are abstractly rendered in soft shades of lavender/lilac and orange/peach, with visible brushstrokes creating a textured effect. Throughout the painting, particularly on the wings and background, there are numerous small splatters or flecks of light-colored paint, possibly glitter or a lighter shade of pink/red, adding a sense of sparkle and movement. The overall impression is vibrant and somewhat whimsical. The painting exhibits a clean, unframed edge. In the bottom left corner, the year "2020" is visibly inscribed, likely indicating the creation date. To the right of the butterfly, on the bottom edge, there appears to be a signature, although illegible from the image provided. The visible condition suggests it is free from significant damage, tears, or major abrasions, maintaining its original color vibrancy. It is a piece of contemporary art, likely created by an amateur or emerging artist, characterized by its playful aesthetic and mixed-media elements (paint and possibly glitter).

Estimated Value

$50-150

Basic Information

Category

Wall Art

Appraised On

August 28, 2025

Estimated Value

$50-150

Item Description

This appears to be a small-scale, modern acrylic painting on canvas or a similar rigid substrate, depicting a stylized butterfly. The background is rendered in a shimmering golden hue, suggesting the use of metallic paint or possibly gold leaf, although the texture indicates paint. Overlaid on this golden field is a prominent butterfly motif, centrally located. The butterfly's body is a solid black, with two black antennae extending upwards and outwards from the head area. Its wings are abstractly rendered in soft shades of lavender/lilac and orange/peach, with visible brushstrokes creating a textured effect. Throughout the painting, particularly on the wings and background, there are numerous small splatters or flecks of light-colored paint, possibly glitter or a lighter shade of pink/red, adding a sense of sparkle and movement. The overall impression is vibrant and somewhat whimsical. The painting exhibits a clean, unframed edge. In the bottom left corner, the year "2020" is visibly inscribed, likely indicating the creation date. To the right of the butterfly, on the bottom edge, there appears to be a signature, although illegible from the image provided. The visible condition suggests it is free from significant damage, tears, or major abrasions, maintaining its original color vibrancy. It is a piece of contemporary art, likely created by an amateur or emerging artist, characterized by its playful aesthetic and mixed-media elements (paint and possibly glitter).

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