
Untitled Expressionist Abstract Painting signed 'C. M.'
This is an original expressionist abstract painting, likely oil or heavy-bodied acrylic on a square canvas or panel. The composition features a bold, organic arrangement of biomorphic shapes reminiscent of eye-like forms or landscapes. The palette is dominated by autumnal and earthy tones including deep reds, ochre, forest green, and a central void of black, accented with vibrant strokes of yellow and orange. The application of paint is highly gestural with significant impasto, resulting in a textured surface that captures light unevenly. In the lower-left quadrant, fine vertical scraping (possibly sgraffito) reveals underlying layers of color, adding a sense of movement and raw energy. The brushwork is vigorous, characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century modernism. A monogram signature consisting of the initials 'C. M.' is visible in the lower-right corner. The condition appears to be fair to good, with some minor craquelure visible in the heavier impasto areas and slight softening to the edges of the substrate. There is no evidence of extensive restoration, and the surface retains an original, somewhat matte patina with areas of gloss where the medium is thickest.
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Estimated Value
$400 - $800
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Category
Fine Art - Painting
Appraised On
March 22, 2026
Estimated Value
$400 - $800
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Unknown Artist, Untitled original artwork
Item Description
This is an original expressionist abstract painting, likely oil or heavy-bodied acrylic on a square canvas or panel. The composition features a bold, organic arrangement of biomorphic shapes reminiscent of eye-like forms or landscapes. The palette is dominated by autumnal and earthy tones including deep reds, ochre, forest green, and a central void of black, accented with vibrant strokes of yellow and orange. The application of paint is highly gestural with significant impasto, resulting in a textured surface that captures light unevenly. In the lower-left quadrant, fine vertical scraping (possibly sgraffito) reveals underlying layers of color, adding a sense of movement and raw energy. The brushwork is vigorous, characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century modernism. A monogram signature consisting of the initials 'C. M.' is visible in the lower-right corner. The condition appears to be fair to good, with some minor craquelure visible in the heavier impasto areas and slight softening to the edges of the substrate. There is no evidence of extensive restoration, and the surface retains an original, somewhat matte patina with areas of gloss where the medium is thickest.
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