
Untitled Expressionist Cityscape by 'S.R.' (1991)
This is an original expressionist oil painting on canvas or board, featuring a nocturnal cityscape or industrial scene. The artwork is characterized by high impasto texture, with thick, expressive palette knife or brush application creating a physical relief on the surface. The color palette is dominated by dark, moody tones including deep navies, charcoal, and burnt umbers, contrasted sharply by vibrant hits of warm golden-yellow and terracotta red, suggesting the glow of city lights or industrial furnaces against a dark sky. A central horizontal band of brilliant cerulean blue serves as a focal point, perhaps representing water or a lit thoroughfare. The work is signed in the lower-left corner with the initials 'S.R.' followed by the year ''91' in a bright yellow pigment. The painting is housed in a traditional gilded wood frame with a mottled, antiqued patina. While the artist is currently unidentified, the technique suggests a confident hand familiar with mid-to-late 20th-century neo-expressionism. The condition appears stable, though there is some visible dust accumulation and minor surface grime consistent with its age. The frame shows slight wear on the edges but remains structurally sound. The overall craftsmanship reflects a professional-grade execution of abstract landscape representation.
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Estimated Value
$100 - $250
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Category
Fine Art - Contemporary Paintings
Appraised On
March 22, 2026
Estimated Value
$100 - $250
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Unknown Artist, UnTitled original artwork
Item Description
This is an original expressionist oil painting on canvas or board, featuring a nocturnal cityscape or industrial scene. The artwork is characterized by high impasto texture, with thick, expressive palette knife or brush application creating a physical relief on the surface. The color palette is dominated by dark, moody tones including deep navies, charcoal, and burnt umbers, contrasted sharply by vibrant hits of warm golden-yellow and terracotta red, suggesting the glow of city lights or industrial furnaces against a dark sky. A central horizontal band of brilliant cerulean blue serves as a focal point, perhaps representing water or a lit thoroughfare. The work is signed in the lower-left corner with the initials 'S.R.' followed by the year ''91' in a bright yellow pigment. The painting is housed in a traditional gilded wood frame with a mottled, antiqued patina. While the artist is currently unidentified, the technique suggests a confident hand familiar with mid-to-late 20th-century neo-expressionism. The condition appears stable, though there is some visible dust accumulation and minor surface grime consistent with its age. The frame shows slight wear on the edges but remains structurally sound. The overall craftsmanship reflects a professional-grade execution of abstract landscape representation.
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