Original Oil Painting of the Raffles Hotel (Applecross, WA) signed by Kelly

This is a representational oil or acrylic landscape painting on canvas, depicting the iconic Art Deco facade of the Raffles Hotel in Applecross, Western Australia. The artwork highlights the building's distinctive Inter-War Functionalist architectural style, characterized by its rounded balconies, white masonry finish, and prominent 'SWAN' lager neon sky signage, complete with the vintage Swan Brewery 'glass of beer' mascot. The sky is rendered in a soft gradient of blue, providing a clear contrast to the warm, earth-toned ground in the foreground. The painting is signed 'KELLY' in the lower right corner in white cursive script. It is housed in a simple, natural wood frame that appears to be in good condition. The craftsmanship shows a high level of architectural detail and linear perspective, capturing a nostalgic view of this historic Perth landmark. The condition of the canvas surface appears excellent with no visible craquelure, tears, or significant fading. The style suggests it was likely painted in the late 20th or early 21st century as a piece of architectural or regional historical interest.

I have conducted a visual analysis of this original painting of the Raffles Hotel (Applecross, WA), signed 'Kelly'. The work exhibits a high level of technical proficiency in depicting the Inter-War Functionalist style, specifically capturing the iconic Swan Brewery signage with excellent linear perspective. Based on the digital image, the condition appears excellent; the canvas surface shows no evidence of craquelure, paint loss, or mechanical damage, and the simple wooden frame is well-maintained. The local Perth market for regional historical landmarks is currently stable, with strong demand for works capturing mid-century nostalgia. Comparables for mid-tier regional architectural studies of this size and quality typically range between $400 and $800. The specific subject matter—a landmark listed on the State Register of Heritage Places—adds significant local provenance and desirability. However, there are limitations to this remote assessment. Without a physical inspection, I cannot verify the exact medium (oil vs. acrylic), the age of the canvas, or the presence of an under-drawing. Full authentication would require an in-person examination to inspect the verso for gallery labels or artist notations, UV light analysis to detect any previous restoration, and provenance documentation to identify the specific 'Kelly' responsible, as this is a common surname. The value assumes the work is a contemporary piece from the last 30 years rather than a mid-century original.